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CatSIG: Successful LIANZA 2010 conference sponsorship candidate
by Sarah McGuinness 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

CatSIG recently offered to sponsor one person to attend the 2010 LIANZA Centennial conference: At the Edge -- Te Matakāheru. We are delighted to announce Rachel Black Jones from Shepherd's Bible College as the successful applicant. Congratulations Rachel - we hope you enjoy the conference. Thank you to everyone else who applied, we had some very good applications this year. Sarah McGuinness on behalf of CatSIG

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TMQ "Just for Copy Cats" changes
by Sarah McGuinness 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

To those attending The MARC of Quality’s “Just For Copy Cats” workshops in Auckland and Wellington this year: TMQ has just informed CatSIG that the “Just for Copy Cats” workshop has just been split into two Parts. Part One of this workshop is now available online, free and should be completed before you attend the Part Two sessions, if at all possible. Deborah Fritz would like to emphasize that you will get a much better workshop experience if you have completed the introductory material beforehand. Part One consists of a series of 3 web-casts and 1 self-paced modules, which, together, provide background information for the material that will be covered in the 2-day face-to-face sessions. Duration: approx. 2 hrs; presenter: D. Fritz; site/dates: on-demand, anytime. Click here for further information and to access the FREE Part One modules: http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webjcc.html Kind Regards, Sarah CatSIG Secretary Sarah McGuinness (nee Allnutt) Senior Collection Description Librarian Cataloguing Team 2 National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mätauranga o Aotearoa Phone: +64 4 470 4495 E-mail: Sarah.McGuinness(a)natlib.govt.nz Website: www.natlib.govt.nz

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The Marc of Quality cataloguing workshops: closing date for registrations
by Sarah McGuinness 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

As most of these courses are happening mid-October could all those interested in attending please register by October 1 2010 (next Friday). This is so we can organise catering, workbooks, etc. Workshop and registration details are below. Enquiries can be emailed to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com Kind Regards, Sarah CatSIG Secretary —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARC21 IN YOUR LIBRARY This course is an introduction to MARC21 and how it is meant to work in a library automation system. It explains what the MARC standards are and how those standards tie in with our cataloguing rules (AACR) to help cataloguers create data that will function effectively in a library catalogue. Target audience: directors, reference people, acquisitions people, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. There are two discrete parts to MARC21 in your Library: Part One of this course consists of a series of web-casts and web-based mini-courses and covers the underlying fundamentals of MARC and bibliographic information. Duration: approx. 5 hrs; presenter: D. Fritz; site/dates: on-demand, anytime. Click here to access the Part One modules (for free) http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webm21.html Part Two of this course consists of three modules, provided through a traditional training session at a physical site and covers the core codes that are most commonly found in MARC records, and their functions. Duration: 1 day. Auckland 13 October 2010 AUT University, room WF 214 Wellington 20 October 2010 Archives New Zealand conference room, Murphy St. Prices: CatSIG members $220 LIANZA members $270 Other $345 JUST FOR COPY CATS (2 Days) Copy cataloguing is not the same as original cataloguing; it has its own special procedures and guidelines to be followed. This workshop provides an introduction to finding cataloguing records that you can copy, explaining some of the more obvious challenges and some neglected database issues, with a brief look at essential editing. You will need to come to the Book Blitz (4 days) workshop to know how to do a really superb job of editing records that you copy, but this workshop will get you started in the basic principles of copy cataloguing. Recommended prerequisites: MARC21 in Your Library. Target audience: acquisitions people, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Auckland 14-15 October 2010 AUT University: 14th Oct: room WF 204; 15th Oct: room WF 614 Wellington 21-22 October 2010 Archives New Zealand conference room, Murphy St. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 LCSH FOR BEGINNERS I (2 Days) Assigning good subject headings is a skill above and beyond basic cataloguing know-how. This workshop will introduce you to the essential principles of subject cataloguing using the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). At the conclusion of this workshop, you should be able to assign simple LC subject headings and check the appropriateness of subject headings in records that you copy. No pre-requisites required. Target audience: copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Required texts: 1. Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)-Bring vol. 1 of any recent ed. 2. Free-floating subdivisions (any recent ed.) Auckland 12-13 October 2010 Waitemata Room Level 3, Central Library, Lorne St, Auckland. Wellington 19-20 October 2010 Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 DEWEY DAZE I (2 Days) If you do Dewey in your library, and need to brush up on the basics, this workshop is for you. You'll learn how to find your way around the schedules and tables to create call numbers that work. Using detailed explanations and multiple examples we'll discuss and practice the proper procedures for assigning commendable class numbers. No pre-requisites required. Target audience: Copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Required text: DDC 22 (The Dewey books) Auckland 14-15 October Waitemata Room Level 3, Central Library, Lorne St, Auckland. Wellington 21-22 October Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 **Please note that all prices exclude GST** These are intensive courses, all designed to present the material in a manner that will make it easier for participants to learn and develop their cataloguing skills. All the workshops (except LCSH for Beginners and Dewey Daze) are held by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information about each course see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html To register please fill out the following details and email to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG or LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): (*An institutional LIANZA membership can be used for 1 participant per workshop) I/we will be attending (name of course and location): Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Sarah McGuinness (nee Allnutt) Senior Collection Description Librarian Cataloguing Team 2 National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mätauranga o Aotearoa Phone: +64 4 470 4495 E-mail: Sarah.McGuinness(a)natlib.govt.nz Website: www.natlib.govt.nz

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Cataloguing Vacancy
by Fenella Gordon 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Wheelers Books in Albany is a library supplier which provides outsourcing of cataloguing and processing for public libraries. This part of the business is growing and so we are seeking qualified, experienced cataloguers. We are interested in part-time or full-time cataloguers - the hours are flexible. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. Experience at original cataloguing would be an advantage but not essential. Preference will be given to a cataloguer who is capable of working with differing client requirements and more than one catalogue system. Experience with Horizon, Symphony, Spydus, Millennium or Te Puna Cataloguing Client would be an advantage but training will be provided. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. If you are available now, or may be in the future, please contact Fenella Gordon, the Head Cataloguer, to discuss working at Wheelers. Please send your CV by email or mail to: Fenella Gordon RLIANZA Head Cataloguer Wheelers Books Ph: 09 479 7979 x204 19A Triton Drive PO Box 305 404, Triton Plaza North Shore City 0632 Fax: 09 479 7949 www.wheelers.co.nz

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Re: [CatSIG] Subject Headings - for children
by Fiona Wasiolek 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my request for information - it has been HUGELY helpful. We can now get underway with implementing a consistent approach in our cataloguing. Regards :-) Fiona Fiona Wasiolek RLIANZA Senior Librarian Thames Public Library 503 Mackay Street, Thames p: 07 8686616 f: 07 8685042 e: fiona.wasiolek(a)tcdc.govt.nz w: www.thameslibrary.co.nz <http://www.thameslibrary.co.nz/> Disclaimer: The content of this email may be CONFIDENTIAL OR LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, and is intended only for the persons named above. If this email is not addressed to you, you must not use, read, distribute or copy this document. If you have received this document by mistake, please call us and destroy the original. Thank you.

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Subject Headings - for children
by Fiona Wasiolek 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Good morning I made the posting below to the Describe Forum last week, but haven't had any reponses so far. I wonder if anyone on the listserv can shed some light on this for me? Can I ask what libraries are doing in their local catalogues, with regard to the presentation of LC Subject Headings, and LC Subject Headings for Children? Many of the good quality, detailed records that we download from Te Puna, OCLC, Libraries Australia etc., often contain both LCSH and LCSH for Children in the records ($650_0 and $650_1). The way they present in our catalogue can be pretty confusing, though (even for staff, let alone customers). SirsiDynix haven't been able to answer my question about 'blocking' the $650_1 records from displaying in Horizon 7.5. What do other libraries do? Are they deleting the tags? Leaving them in and not worrying about the subject searches? Or do you have a way of adjusting what your system presents to the searcher? Any pointers would be MUCH appreciated! :-) Fiona Fiona Wasiolek, RLIANZA Senior Librarian Thames Public Library 503 Mackay Street, Thames p: 07 8686616 f: 07 8685042 e: fiona.wasiolek(a)tcdc.govt.nz w: www.thameslibrary.co.nz <http://www.thameslibrary.co.nz/> Disclaimer: The content of this email may be CONFIDENTIAL OR LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, and is intended only for the persons named above. If this email is not addressed to you, you must not use, read, distribute or copy this document. If you have received this document by mistake, please call us and destroy the original. Thank you.

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Catapult issue 69
by Sarah McGuinness 12 Sep '10

12 Sep '10

Hello again The latest issue of Catapult, CatSIG's quarterly newsletter is now available. This issue includes information on RDA, indexing series, and latest international developments in the world of cataloguing. It can be accessed on the LIANZA website (CatSIG page: Information to members) http://www.lianza.org.nz/community/group/catsig Current and some previous issues can be found on Describe NZ (Links and Resources: Other Links) http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/Links-and-resources A big thanks to staff at Otago University Library for putting this issue together. Enjoy, Sarah M

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Message for MARC 21 attendees
by Sarah McGuinness 12 Sep '10

12 Sep '10

To those attending The Marc of Quality MARC 21 workshops in Auckland and Wellington this year: Please don't forget that Part One of this workshop is available online and should be completed before you attend the Part Two session. Deborah Fritz would like to emphasise that you will get a much better workshop experience if you have been through the introductory material beforehand. Part One consists of a series of web-casts and web-based mini-courses and covers the underlying fundamentals of MARC and bibliographic information. Duration: approx. 5 hrs; presenter: D. Fritz; site/dates: on-demand, anytime. Click here to access the Part One modules (for free) http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webm21.html Kind Regards Sarah McGuinness CatSIG Secretary

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LIANZA 2010 conference - sponsorship opportunity
by Sarah McGuinness 12 Sep '10

12 Sep '10

CatSIG, LIANZA's Cataloguing Special Interest Group, would like to sponsor one person to attend the LIANZA Centennial conference: At the Edge -- Te Matakāheru. This will be held from 28 November - 1 December 2010 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Sponsorship will cover the registration fee and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation costs. To apply, please write 1-2 paragraphs stating your reasons for applying for sponsorship, the year you last attended a LIANZA conference, your background and work experience, and the insights and learning that you expect to gain from attending. You must also provide written confirmation from your employer that, if successful, you will be given leave to attend. You must be a CatSIG member to apply (or be willing to become one). Consideration will be given to the following criteria: * How you and/or your organisation would benefit professionally from attendance * Evidence of enthusiasm, commitment and passion for cataloguing * Difficulty of attending the conference without sponsorship The successful applicant will be required to write a short report which will be included in Catapult - CatSIG's quarterly newsletter. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close 17 September 2010.

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Cataloguing training: Book Blitz 1
by Sarah McGuinness 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

A reminder that registrations for this course are required by the end of the week (Friday 6 August). BOOK BLITZ I (4 Days) (29 August-3 Sep) As it has been said before "good cataloguing doesn't just happen". This workshop gets right down to the details about how to make MARC records that will work well in each and every MARC-based library automation system out there. Recommended prerequisites: MARC21 in Your Library and Just for Copy Cats. Target audience: Copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, experienced but untrained cataloguers, and any cataloguers curious about what they might learn. Required text: “Cataloging with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz. Chicago: ALA, 2004. 0-8389-0884-5, approx. NZ$130.00 + $13.00 p&p (CatSIG can email you an order form) To be held in Wellington : Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $660 LIANZA members $810 Other $1035 **This is the last time this workshop will be offered at the current low rate. Future prices will start from $880 **Please note that prices exclude GST** The workshop will be presented by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please email enquiries and registrations to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com To register please fill out the following details: Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG or LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): (*An institutional LIANZA membership can be used for 1 participant per workshop) I/we will be attending (name of course and location): Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Kind Regards Sarah McGuinness CatSIG Secretary

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Marc of Quality cataloguing workshops 2010
by Sarah McGuinness 01 Aug '10

01 Aug '10

We still have places available in these workshops, which take place from August to October. Registration details are below. If you are thinking about registering for Book Blitz 1 (29 August-3 Sep) could you please indicate your interest to CatSIG by the end of this week. Thanks, Sarah McGuinness MARC21 IN YOUR LIBRARY This course is an introduction to MARC21 and how it is meant to work in a library automation system. It explains what the MARC standards are and how those standards tie in with our cataloguing rules (AACR) to help cataloguers create data that will function effectively in a library catalogue. Target audience: directors, reference people, acquisitions people, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. There are two discrete parts to MARC21 in your Library: Part One of this course consists of a series of web-casts and web-based mini-courses and covers the underlying fundamentals of MARC and bibliographic information. Duration: approx. 5 hrs; presenter: D. Fritz; site/dates: on-demand, anytime. Click here to access the Part One modules (for free) http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webm21.html Part Two of this course consists of three modules, provided through a traditional training session at a physical site and covers the core codes that are most commonly found in MARC records, and their functions. Duration: 1 day. Auckland 13 October 2010 AUT University, room WF 214 Wellington 20 October 2010 Archives New Zealand conference room, Murphy St. Prices: CatSIG members $220 LIANZA members $270 Other $345 JUST FOR COPY CATS (2 Days) Copy cataloguing is not the same as original cataloguing; it has its own special procedures and guidelines to be followed. This workshop provides an introduction to finding cataloguing records that you can copy, explaining some of the more obvious challenges and some neglected database issues, with a brief look at essential editing. You will need to come to the Book Blitz (4 days) workshop to know how to do a really superb job of editing records that you copy, but this workshop will get you started in the basic principles of copy cataloguing. Recommended prerequisites: MARC21 in Your Library. Target audience: acquisitions people, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Auckland 14-15 October 2010 AUT University: 14th Oct: room WF 204; 15th Oct: room WF 614 Wellington 21-22 October 2010 Archives New Zealand conference room, Murphy St. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 BOOK BLITZ I (4 Days) As it has been said before "good cataloguing doesn't just happen". This workshop gets right down to the details about how to make MARC records that will work well in each and every MARC-based library automation system out there. Recommended prerequisites: MARC21 in Your Library and Just for Copy Cats. Target audience: Copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, experienced but untrained cataloguers, and any cataloguers curious about what they might learn. Required text: “Cataloging with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz. Chicago: ALA, 2004. 0-8389-0884-5, approx. NZ$130.00 + $13.00 p&p (CatSIG can email you an order form) Wellington 31 August -3 September Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $660 LIANZA members $810 Other $1035 **This is the last time this workshop will be offered at the current low rate BOOK BLITZ III (2 Days) We will pick up some interesting loose ends that we were unable to cover in either BBI or BBII, such as: what do I do with typos in descriptive fields and when should I enter information as a subtitle vs a statement of responsibility? Then we will move on to some slightly more complex matters, concentrating primarily on the sources of information, bibliographic description, and access points for single works in m ultiple units (e.g., multi-volume sets), multiple works in single units (e.g., collections, with or without a collective title), and multiple works in multiple units (e.g., monographic sets vs series). We'll keep one eye on the future and use RDA (the next version of AACR) and FRBR (the new approach to organizing your OPAC) terminology wherever it is appropriate. Recommended prerequisites: Book Blitz I and Book Blitz II. Attendees are strongly advised to attend Book Blitz I and Book Blitz II before coming to this workshop. Target audience: Intermediate cataloguers, and experienced cataloguers needing training in this area. Required text: “Cataloguing with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz. Chicago: ALA, 2004. 0-8389-0884-5, approx. NZ$130.00 + $13.00 p&p (CatSIG can email you an order form) Dunedin 16-17 September 2010 University of Otago Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 LCSH FOR BEGINNERS I (2 Days) Assigning good subject headings is a skill above and beyond basic cataloguing know-how. This workshop will introduce you to the essential principles of subject cataloguing using the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). At the conclusion of this workshop, you should be able to assign simple LC subject headings and check the appropriateness of subject headings in records that you copy. No pre-requisites required. Target audience: copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Required texts: 1. Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)-Bring vol. 1 of any recent ed. 2. Free-floating subdivisions (any recent ed.) Auckland 12-13 October 2010 Waitemata Room Level 3, Central Library, Lorne St, Auckland. Wellington 19-20 October 2010 Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 DEWEY DAZE I (2 Days) If you do Dewey in your library, and need to brush up on the basics, this workshop is for you. You'll learn how to find your way around the schedules and tables to create call numbers that work. Using detailed explanations and multiple examples we'll discuss and practice the proper procedures for assigning commendable class numbers. No pre-requisites required. Target audience: Copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Required text: DDC 22 (The Dewey books) Auckland 14-15 October Waitemata Room Level 3, Central Library, Lorne St, Auckland. Wellington 21-22 October Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 **Please note that all prices exclude GST** **Workshops will be held only if sufficient number of attendees are registered** These are intensive courses, all designed to present the material in a manner that will make it easier for participants to learn and develop their cataloguing skills. All the workshops (except LCSH for Beginners and Dewey Daze) are held by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information about each course see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please email enquiries and registrations to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com To register please fill out the following details: Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG or LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): (*An institutional LIANZA membership can be used for 1 participant per workshop) I/we will be attending (name of course and location): Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Kind Regards Sarah McGuinness CatSIG Secretary

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[Apologies for cross-posting]
by Kim Gutchlag 29 Jul '10

29 Jul '10

[Apologies for cross-posting] Tena tatou katoa E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga kaitiaki taonga katoa o Aotearoa, nei ra he maioha na matou o te komiti whiriwhiri o Nga Upoko Tukutuku. We are very pleased to announce that Jacinta Paranihi has been appointed to the one year contract position of Maori Subject Headings Librarian, starting in mid-August. This is a new position, created as a pilot following feedback gathered around the LIANZA conference 2009 in order to ensure the thesaurus grows more quickly and to do research between project team meetings. The position has been created by LIANZA, Te Ropu Whakahau and the National Library working in partnership. Jacinta has been a member of the project team since 2009 and has a BA(Hons) in Maori Studies from Otago University. She also has some library experience from work in Dunedin and Wellington and most recently for AUT in Auckland. In other news, we have loaded 62 new headings to the MSH thesaurus including some tied in to this year's Maori Language Week theme of kai such as Tunu kai for cookery and Tikanga tunu kai for recipes. Additionally, there are a number of sports terms, including Whutuporo for Rugby Union ready for the World Cup build up. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz Did you know that the National Library's Molesworth Street building has closed for redevelopment? Onsite access to selected collections can be found at two Wellington locations: our new reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, and Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street. For more information, go to http://www.natlib.govt.nz/building

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Cataloguing Vacancy
by Fenella Gordon 28 Jul '10

28 Jul '10

Wheelers Books in Albany is a library supplier which provides outsourcing of cataloguing and processing for public libraries. This part of the business is growing and so we are seeking qualified, experienced cataloguers. We are interested in part-time or full-time cataloguers - the hours are flexible. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. Experience at original cataloguing would be an advantage but not essential. Preference will be given to a cataloguer who is capable of working with differing client requirements and more than one catalogue system. Experience with Horizon, Symphony, Spydus or Millennium would be an advantage but training will be provided. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. If you are available now, or may be in the future, please contact Fenella Gordon, the Head Cataloguer, to discuss working at Wheelers. Please send your CV by email or mail to: Fenella Gordon RLIANZA Head Cataloguer Wheelers Books Ph: 09 479 7979 x204 19A Triton Drive PO Box 305 404, Triton Plaza North Shore City 0632 Fax: 09 479 7949 www.wheelers.co.nz

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Cataloguing Vacancy
by Fenella Gordon 27 Jul '10

27 Jul '10

Wheelers Books in Albany is a library supplier which provides outsourcing of cataloguing and processing for public libraries. This part of the business is growing and so we are seeking qualified, experienced cataloguers. We are interested in part-time or full-time cataloguers - the hours are flexible. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. Experience at original cataloguing would be an advantage but not essential. Preference will be given to a cataloguer who is capable of working with differing client requirements and more than one catalogue system. Experience with Horizon, Symphony, Spydus or Millennium would be an advantage but training will be provided. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. If you are available now, or may be in the future, please contact Fenella Gordon, the Head Cataloguer, to discuss working at Wheelers. Please send your CV by email or mail to: Fenella Gordon RLIANZA Head Cataloguer Wheelers www.wheelers.co.nz <http://www.wheelers.co.nz/> P +64 9 479 7979 EXT 204 F +64 9 479 7949 19a Triton Drive, Albany POB 305404, Triton Plaza, Auckland 0757 fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz <http://www.wheelers.co.nz/>

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Fwd: [rdaaust] OCLC policy statement on RDA cataloguing in WorldCat for the U.S. testing period
by Chris Todd 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

>>> Catherine Argus <cargus(a)nla.gov.au> 26/07/2010 12:53 p.m. >>> Dear colleagues OCLC has released a policy statement on RDA cataloguing in WorldCat during the U.S. testing - http://www.oclc.org/us/en/rda/policy.htm As part of U.S. testing, some RDA records will be added to WorldCat between October and December. Australian libraries are not participating in this testing; however those that use WorldCat may encounter some of these records. The statement includes WorldCat protocols for record creation and editing during the test period. Libraries Australia is committed to implementing the MARC21 changes required to support RDA well in advance of the Australian RDA implementation date. Libraries Australia plans to implement the MARC21 changes in early 2011, until then AACR2 remains the standard for records in Libraries Australia. Regards Catherine Argus ********************************* Catherine Argus RDA Implementation Project National Library of Australia Canberra ACT 2600 Tel. (02) 6262 1044 Fax. (02) 6273 4322 email. nlarda(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:cargus@nla.gov.au>

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RDA at ALA and at the National Library
by Chris Todd 23 Jul '10

23 Jul '10

Hi All, Ksenija Obradovic of the University of Auckland, attended the 2010 ALA conference and in particular many of the RDA-related events at that conference. Ksenija's report can be found on the DescribeNZ wiki at http://www.describe.org.nz/ Since the publication of RDA, National Library senior cataloguers have been creating trial records, as Word documents, as a way of learning how this new tool works. We are also currently examining RDA core elements along with the core elements being used in the US national libraries test, to evaluate which elements we would use for NZ National Bibliographic records. When this work is closer to completion we will be making it available more widely. We anticipate that the results of the US libraries test may affect our decisions in this area. One of the challenges in using RDA is that many of the rules are so similar to AACR2 that it is perilously easy to miss the differences. A tool that we think will be useful to many libraries is the Library of Congress Train-the-Trainer webcasts. Although these were filmed in January 2010, and there are some differences between the draft and published versions of RDA, the videos give an excellent account of major differences in both approach and specific instructions between AACR2 and RDA. They are available at http://www.loc.gov/bibliographic-future/rda/trainthetrainer.html Have a good weekend everyone Chris Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Fwd: [RDA-L] The RDA Toolkit launches Wednesday, June 23
by Chris Todd 24 Jun '10

24 Jun '10

Hi folks, National Library had already signed up for institutional access for the open access period and this morning a number of us have successfully logged in and are exploring RDA. Has anyone else taken a look yet? It's going to be a while before we really dive into the detail of the rules, but it is great to see the real thing at last! Cheers Chris Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz >>> Troy Linker <tlinker(a)ALA.ORG> 24/06/2010 3:30 a.m. >>> It's here! The RDA Toolkit launches Wednesday, June 23. The Co-Publishers of the RDA Toolkit (American Library Association, Canadian Library Association, and CILIP--through its publishing imprint, Facet Publishing) are delighted to announce that the RDA Toolkit is going live Wednesday, June 23. If you have already signed up for free open access, you will receive an email with your login information. For institutional access, an email with login information will be sent to the email address provided during sign-up. As you use the RDA Toolkit, you'll notice ongoing improvements and additions. We look forward to your feedback. RDA Toolkit highlights to try: * RDA instructions that are searchable and browseable * AACR2 Rule Number Search of RDA instructions * Workflows, mappings: tools to customize the RDA instruction set to * support organizational training and processes. * Two views of RDA content-by table of contents and by element set * Full text of AACR2 If you or your institution haven't yet signed up for free open access through August 31, 2010, please visit www.rdatoolkit.org/openaccess. Sign up at www.rdatoolkit.org/rdalist to receive information about free trials, special introductory offers (double-user offer for site license subscriptions through August 31, 2011!), webinars, product updates, and more. Bookmark the informational website www.rdatoolkit.org where you can access webinar archives, an RDA training calendar, presenter/trainer materials, pricing in the major currencies, and more. If you need to process a subscription before the electronic order form and payment gateway go live in the next few weeks, please contact us via the RDA Toolkit Support Center at www.rdatoolkit.org/support so we can process your order. You will not pay for any part of your subscription that falls within the open-access period; we will extend all subscriptions through at least August 31, 2011. And if you're attending ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., visit us in the exhibits at booth #2605 for a demo, to chat with ALA Digital Reference Publisher Troy Linker and other staff, and to review an early sample of the print RDA Instructions. Kind regards, Troy Linker Publisher, ALA Digital Reference American Library Association (312) 280-5101 www.rdatoolkit.org www.guidetoreference.org

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RDA training at the National Library
by Chris Todd 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

Hi All, Apologies for cross-posting. This is a long-ish email and will also be posted to the DescribeNZ wiki http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/RDA-Training-at-the-National-Library RDA is due for publication within the next week or two and the cataloguers at the National Library have been looking at how to make use of the time between the initial publication of RDA and the international implementation decisions that are expected following the conclusion of the US national libraries testing in March 2011. The following sets out our current plan: 1. Open access to the RDA Toolkit. We have signed up for institutional access. At this stage we've received a confirmation of the registration but we don't have any logins yet. The signup information is at: www.rdatoolkit.org 2. Training plan. We are planning a phased introduction to the RDA toolkit, beginning with our team leaders and senior cataloguers who will then provide support for other cataloguers as they begin engaging with the toolkit and new rules. We will start by taking AACR2R records that we have already created and converting them to RDA records using a Word template. We will not be adding RDA records to our Voyager databases at this stage. When we have confirmed our RDA template we will make it available on the DescribeNZ wiki. 3. Introductory activities We have identified three activities before we start creating records: · learning to use the RDA toolkit · a general introduction to RDA - we are likely to make use of presentations from the JSC site for this http://www.rda-jsc.org/rdapresentations.html as well as some of the material on the DescribeNZ wiki · examining the Library of Congress choices for the RDA test http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/RDAtest/rdachoices.html and the Library of Congress Policy Statements (the replacement for the Library of Congress Rule Interpretations) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/RDAtest/rda_lcps.html 4. Practice records.We will use print monographs and monographs-in-series as our initial formats, adding in other record types and formats as we become more confident. 5. RDA choices and alternatives. During this period we will also be assessing the RDA optional rules and the new Library of Congress Policy Statements (LCPSs) for their applicability to us. Following this we will develop a policy document for National Library cataloguing that will be available to all New Zealand libraries. Please contact me if you have any queries. Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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TMQ cataloguing workshops for 2010
by Sarah McGuinness 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

CatSIG is pleased to announce another round of The MARC of Quality (TMQ) cataloguing workshops in September and October 2010. Registrations can be sent now, or when we re-advertise at a later date. The following workshops are offered in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin: MARC21 IN YOUR LIBRARY This course is an introduction to MARC21 and how it is meant to work in a library automation system. It explains what the MARC standards are and how those standards tie in with our cataloguing rules (AACR) to help cataloguers create data that will function effectively in a library catalogue. Target audience: directors, reference people, acquisitions people, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. There are two discrete parts to MARC21 in your Library: Part One of this course consists of a series of web-casts and web-based mini-courses and covers the underlying fundamentals of MARC and bibliographic information. Duration: approx. 5 hrs; presenter: D. Fritz; site/dates: on-demand, anytime. Click here to access the Part One modules (for free) http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webm21.html Part Two of this course consists of three modules, provided through a traditional training session at a physical site and covers the core codes that are most commonly found in MARC records, and their functions. Duration: 1 day. Auckland 13 October 2010 AUT University, room WF 214 Wellington 20 October 2010 Archives New Zealand conference room, Murphy St. Prices: CatSIG members $220 LIANZA members $270 Other $345 JUST FOR COPY CATS (2 Days) Copy cataloguing is not the same as original cataloguing; it has its own special procedures and guidelines to be followed. This workshop provides an introduction to finding cataloguing records that you can copy, explaining some of the more obvious challenges and some neglected database issues, with a brief look at essential editing. You will need to come to the Book Blitz (4 days) workshop to know how to do a really superb job of editing records that you copy, but this workshop will get you started in the basic principles of copy cataloguing. Recommended prerequisites: MARC21 in Your Library. Target audience: acquisitions people, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Auckland 14-15 October 2010 AUT University: 14th Oct: room WF 204; 15th Oct: room WF 614 Wellington 21-22 October 2010 Archives New Zealand conference room, Murphy St. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 BOOK BLITZ I (4 Days) As it has been said before "good cataloguing doesn't just happen". This workshop gets right down to the details about how to make MARC records that will work well in each and every MARC-based library automation system out there. Recommended prerequisites: MARC21 in Your Library and Just for Copy Cats. Target audience: Copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, experienced but untrained cataloguers, and any cataloguers curious about what they might learn. Required text: “Cataloging with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz. Chicago: ALA, 2004. 0-8389-0884-5, approx. NZ$130.00 + $13.00 p&p (CatSIG can email you an order form) Wellington 31 August -3 September Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $660 LIANZA members $810 Other $1035 **This is the last time this workshop will be offered at the current low rate BOOK BLITZ III (2 Days) We will pick up some interesting loose ends that we were unable to cover in either BBI or BBII, such as: what do I do with typos in descriptive fields and when should I enter information as a subtitle vs a statement of responsibility? Then we will move on to some slightly more complex matters, concentrating primarily on the sources of information, bibliographic description, and access points for single works in multiple units (e.g., multi -volume sets), multiple works in single units (e.g., collections, with or without a collective title), and multiple works in multiple units (e.g., monographic sets vs series). We'll keep one eye on the future and use RDA (the next version of AACR) and FRBR (the new approach to organizing your OPAC) terminology wherever it is appropriate. Recommended prerequisites: Book Blitz I and Book Blitz II. Attendees are strongly advised to attend Book Blitz I and Book Blitz II before coming to this workshop. Target audience: Intermediate cataloguers, and experienced cataloguers needing training in this area. Required text: “Cataloguing with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz. Chicago: ALA, 2004. 0-8389-0884-5, approx. NZ$130.00 + $13.00 p&p (CatSIG can email you an order form) Dunedin 16-17 September 2010 University of Otago Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 LCSH FOR BEGINNERS I (2 Days) Assigning good subject headings is a skill above and beyond basic cataloguing know-how. This workshop will introduce you to the essential principles of subject cataloguing using the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). At the conclusion of this workshop, you should be able to assign simple LC subject headings and check the appropriateness of subject headings in records that you copy. No pre-requisites required. Target audience: copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Required texts: 1. Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)-Bring vol. 1 of any recent ed. 2. Free-floating subdivisions (any recent ed.) Auckland 12-13 October 2010 Waitemata Room Level 3, Central Library, Lorne St, Auckland. Wellington 19-20 October 2010 Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 DEWEY DAZE I (2 Days) If you do Dewey in your library, and need to brush up on the basics, this workshop is for you. You'll learn how to find your way around the schedules and tables to create call numbers that work. Using detailed explanations and multiple examples we'll discuss and practice the proper procedures for assigning commendable class numbers. No pre-requisites required. Target audience: Copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Required text: DDC 22 (The Dewey books) Auckland 14-15 October Waitemata Room Level 3, Central Library, Lorne St, Auckland. Wellington 21-22 October Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 **Please note that all prices exclude GST** **Workshops will be held only if sufficient number of attendees are registered** These are intensive courses, all designed to present the material in a manner that will make it easier for participants to learn and develop their cataloguing skills. All the workshops (except LCSH for Beginners and Dewey Daze) are held by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information about each course see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please email enquiries and registrations to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com To register please fill out the following details: Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG or LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): (*An institutional LIANZA membership can be used for 1 participant per workshop) I/we will be attending (name of course and location): Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Kind Regards Sarah McGuinness CatSIG Secretary

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Latest Catapult available
by Jessie Moir 15 Jun '10

15 Jun '10

Issue 68 (May 2010) is now available through the Describe NZ wiki at http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/Links-and-resources <http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/Links-and-resources> under the heading "Other links." Recent issues 65-67 are also available here. We are currently unable to post Catapult on the LIANZA website but will let you know when this has been fixed. Kind Regards Sarah McGuinness (CatSIG Secretary) This email is intended only for the named recipient in this message and the information contained in it is confidential, maybe copyright and or legally privileged. If you are not the named recipient you must not use, read, distribute or copy it, please call the sender immediately on 04 527 2169 and erase the message and any attachments. Nothing in this e-mail message constitutes a designation of an information system for the purposes of section 11(a) of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002. You agree that if you respond to this e-mail, the time of receipt will be when the message actually comes to the attention of the addressee. All incoming e-mail messages are scanned for content and viruses and cleared by the Websense Email Security System at the Upper Hutt City Council. This could result in the deletion of a legitimate e-mail before it is read by its intended recipient at Council. Please tell us if you have concerns about this automatic filtering. Thank you

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Maori Subject Headings update
by Charlotte Stretton 13 Jun '10

13 Jun '10

Message for list: [Apologies for cross-posting] Tena tatou katoa E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga kaitiaki taonga katoa o Aotearoa, nei ra he maioha na matou o te komiti whiriwhiri o Nga Upoko Tukutuku. Following the release of 61 new terms in February, the National Library has created a file of all National Library catalogue records which use Maori Subject Headings. All of the headings that were affected due to the changes in February have been corrected in the file, so this is now up to date. The file will be available on the index page of the MSH thesaurus (http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz/mshupoko/index.htm) from today in either unicode UTF-8 or non-unicode MARC8 format, and can be used to update existing records. In other news, the Maori Subject Headings Project Team met in April for the first meeting of the year, where work continued on the list of requested terms. The focus areas for 2010 were decided to be: -Church -Social work -Nursing -Education -Sport -Media & Technology. Work was also done on some other headings, mainly animals. We hope to make these new headings publicly available shortly and will announce when that happens. The Maori Subject Headings Project Team have three meetings per year to work on the requested headings. The remaining meetings in 2010 are expected to be held in July and October. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku Charlotte Stretton, RLIANZA Maori Subject Headings Project Team Leader Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington, New Zealand charlotte.stretton(a)natlib.govt.nz DDI: (04) 470 4484 or phone: (04) 474 3000 ext 3484 [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.]

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Fwd: new webinar on the RDA toolkit
by Chris Todd 04 Jun '10

04 Jun '10

Hi All, Please note that the June 17th webinar will suit our timezone, and also that these webinars will be recorded and posted on the RDA toolkit website. Regards Chris Todd >>> Troy Linker <tlinker(a)ALA.ORG> 4/06/2010 6:56 a.m. >>> Making the Most of the RDA Toolkit Open-Access Period Join us for this free learning opportunity! Join ALA Digital Reference Publisher Troy Linker as he gives an overview of Resource Description and Access (RDA) and describes how it is integrated into the RDA Toolkit. He will review highlights of the RDA Toolkit and point out how you can make the most of the open-access period through August 31, 2010. Pricing, subscription options, and future plans for the continual improvement of the RDA Toolkit will also be discussed. Learn how to: * create your own profile (and why it benefits you) * search and browse RDA instructions * create and share workflows and mappings-tools to customize RDA to support your organization's training, internal processes, and local policies * search RDA based on your existing knowledge of AACR2 rule numbers * access RDA content both by table of contents and by element set * search and browse AACR2 rules with links to help users navigate from AACR2 to RDA Reserve your place today at one of these upcoming virtual sessions! * Thursday, June 17, 9:00am CDT (GMT -5) [Good choice for European and African participants] https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/205709491 * Thursday, June 17, 8:00pm CDT (GMT -5) [Good choice for Australian and Asian participants] https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/458233635 * Friday, June 18, 3:00pm CDT (GMT -5) https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/774310874 (Offered at multiple times to allow people in different time zones to participate; the times listed are US Central time zone hours. A World Clock (http://www.timeanddate.com/) will help you work out the best time for you.) For those not able to join us for one of the live events, they will be recorded and posted to www.rdatoolkit.org/training. Resource Description and Access (RDA) and the RDA Toolkit are published by the Co-Publishers for RDA (the American Library Association, the Canadian Library Association, and Facet Publishing, the publishing arm of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals).

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Fwd: Cataloguers: OCLC software training close-off date
by Karen Rollitt 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Good afternoon cataloguers A reminder that registration closes on June 9th for OCLC free face-to-face training in OCLC cataloguing software and workflow options You can find more detail about this opportunity and register for any/all the sessions if you go to the Cataloguers' wiki Training page- http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/OCLC-training-in-NZ%2C-June-2010 Regards Ruth Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant National Digital Library Phone: 04 474 3089 We have redesigned our website for librarians. Go to: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/librarians

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RDA Training Needs Survey Results
by Chris Todd 31 May '10

31 May '10

Apologies for cross-posting. The results of the RDA training needs survey are now available on the DescribeNZ wiki at http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/f/RDA_training_Needs_Survey_Analysis.r… The original questionnaire is also available on the RDA page of the wiki http://www.describe.org.nz/ We are planning to discuss options for RDA training with ACOC (Australian Committee on Cataloguing) and we will keep the New Zealand library community informed of developments in this area. Regards Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Fwd: [rdaaust] RDA Toolkit webinars
by Chris Todd 25 May '10

25 May '10

National Library cataloguers will be watching out for more information on these and will let the lists know when the webinar times are made available Regards Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz >>> Deirdre Kiorgaard <Dkiorgaa(a)nla.gov.au> 24/05/2010 11:00 a.m. >>> Once the RDA Toolkit is made available for the open access period, ALA Publishing will announce several "Making the most of the open access period" themed webinars. Each webinar will be hosted live two or three times, and at least one of these will be offered during normal business hours in Australia. All webinars will be recorded and archived on the RDA Toolkit website for anyone unable to attend a live event. Cheers, Deirdre Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative to the JSC, and Director, Serials Collection Management and Standards National Library of Australia Parkes, ACT 2600 Ph 02 62621327

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RDA (Resource Description & Access) Toolkit Open Access Sign up
by Chris Todd 21 May '10

21 May '10

Apologies for Cross-Posting RDA is coming closer, with what looks like a mid-June start. Information on signing up for the open access trial period is available below. For more information about the toolkit itself please check the webinar that was recorded in February this year http://www.rdatoolkit.org/training/guidedtour Presentations from last year's LIANZA/CatSig seminars on RDA are being added to the DEscribeNZ wiki http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/ We are still looking at the results of the RDA Training Needs Survey and will be sending out some summary information shortly. Regards Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz >>> Troy Linker <tlinker(a)ALA.ORG> 21/05/2010 11:25 a.m. >>> Sign up now and you'll be ready for the start in mid-June of free open access to the RDA Toolkit! The Co-Publishers invite you to try the RDA Toolkit at no cost from the launch in June through August 31, 2010. Sign up now and we'll send you an email with your login information as soon as open access becomes available in mid-June. We are opening the sign-up process early to allow institutions time to coordinate their requests for institutional access. Please sign up the same way you plan to subscribe. * Institutional access if there will ever be more than one user at your site (institutional access typically uses IP authentication or a referring URL). * Solo-user access if you will only have one user at your site (login/password authentication only). Most users should sign up for institutional access. Why? * Your institution can have an unlimited number of concurrent users during the open-access period * You and your colleagues can test the sharing of workflows and mappings within your institution * You and your colleagues can take advantage of IP authentication or a referring URL to avoid institutional login (users will just log in to access their personal profile) * You and your colleagues can participate more smoothly in your institution's decisions regarding RDA implementation Sign up now and look forward to getting your login information in mid-June. RDA Toolkit www.rdatoolkit.org The resource to help you navigate from AACR2 to RDA-the new, unified standard for resource description and access, designed for the digital world and an expanding universe of metadata users. As you use the RDA Toolkit, you'll notice ongoing improvements and additions. ________________________________________ Resource Description and Access (RDA) and the RDA Toolkit are published by the Co-Publishers for RDA (the American Library Association, the Canadian Library Association, and Facet Publishing, the publishing arm of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals). Kind regards, Troy Linker Publisher, ALA Digital Reference American Library Association (312) 280-5101 www.rdatoolkit.org www.guidetoreference.org

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CU staff cuts (2)
by Peter Hosking 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear all, I should have said that 35 staff are proposed to be disestablished and 18 new positions are proposed to be created. The final outcome will be announced in early July. Peter Hosking This email may be confidential and subject to legal privilege, it may not reflect the views of the University of Canterbury, and it is not guaranteed to be virus free. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and erase all copies of the message and any attachments. Please refer to http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/emaildisclaimer for more information.

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CU staff cuts
by Peter Hosking 02 May '10

02 May '10

Dear all, You may have heard of the change proposal that was presented to staff at CU last week. 35 positions are disestablished and 18 new ones will be created. The following is an outline of how it impacts on Collection Services at Canterbury. Our present structure consists of three teams. Two for monographs and one for serials. We have 11 staff at assistant librarian level or above. All have been disestablished with the exception of the Asian Languages Collection Librarian. The proposed new structure will consist of an acquisitions team and a "resources discovery" (i.e. cataloguing) team. There will be 9 new positions in the new structure, however, one of these positions has Interloans duties because the Interloans team has also been disestablished in the change proposal. Interloans has previously been part of Lending Services but will now be carried out by the acquisitions team. The new Resource Discovery team will consist of a team leader, 4 assistant librarians and the Asian Languages Collection Librarian, plus some library assistants (the number is not specified in the proposal). The institutional Repository Coordinator will also report to the team leader. Previously the IR coordinator was based in Library IT. The team will catalogue all formats. At present we have seven librarians who catalogue, plus two team leaders who catalogue when time permits. In the new structure there will be five librarians cataloguing, plus one team leader. This is a significant reduction in cataloguing staff numbers for us. CU has had a serials cataloguer since 1976. This position is now disestablished and serials cataloguing will be shared among the Resource Discovery team. Among our cataloguers we also have specialists in music, law, European languages, and electronic resources. None of these specialities are mentioned in the change proposal. The Collection Services Manager position has been disestablished and will be replaced by the new position of Support Services Library Manager. The new manager will be expected to deputize for the Library Manager in his/her absence as well as manage Support Services. We would like to acknowledge the messages of support that we have received from our colleagues in other libraries and greatly appreciate this. Peter Hosking Serials Cataloguing Librarian Collection Services University of Canterbury Library This email may be confidential and subject to legal privilege, it may not reflect the views of the University of Canterbury, and it is not guaranteed to be virus free. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and erase all copies of the message and any attachments. Please refer to http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/emaildisclaimer for more information.

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RDA summary & update
by Chris Todd 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Please excuse any cross-posting RDA update - April 30 2010 This is the first in a series of updates on RDA from the National Library of New Zealand. These updates will be posted on the CatSig and Nzlibs listservs and they will also be available on the Describe NZ wiki http://www.describe.org.nz Resource Description and Access (RDA), the planned successor to AACR2, is due for release in June 2010. There will be a free trial period for the RDA toolkit until August 31st 2010. There is no information available on prices for Australasian subscribers at this stage. Information on the trial period, subscription options for North American subscribers, including groups, consortia and print editions, are available at http://www.rdatoolkit.org/home The U.S. national libraries are conducting an evaluation of RDA with the participation of cataloguers from a number of other North American libraries. The results of this evaluation will not be available before March 2011. General information on the test process is available at http://www.loc.gov/bibliographic-future/rda/ For more specific details of policy decisions and training for the RDA test see http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/RDAtest/rdatest.html OCLC will be implementing the MARC changes related to RDA so that the testing can be carried out using OCLC Connexion. Information on RDA and OCLC is available at http://www.oclc.org/rda/default.htm A summary of the MARC changes associated with RDA can be seen at http://www.loc.gov/marc/RDAinMARC29.html The National Library of Australia and the Australian Committee on Cataloguing are participants in the RDA development. Information on RDA with an Australian perspective is available at http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/rda.html We do not anticipate implementing RDA at the National Library of New Zealand until the completion of the American evaluation because of the impact of that evaluation on our main suppliers of bibliographic records. However, as planning progresses, we will keep New Zealand libraries informed of all developments. One of our first tasks, after the release of RDA, will be to identify rules with options and alternatives and make policy decisions for National Library cataloguers to follow. These decisions will be made available to all New Zealand libraries. Thank you to those librarians who took part in the RDA Training Needs Survey. We are currently looking at the data from that survey and will make the results available as a summary in May. To view RDA drafts and other associated documentation check the RDA website at http://www.rda-jsc.org/index.html Regards Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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More pricing options for RDA
by Chris Todd 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

This email was posted to the RDA list this morning and contains further purchase and subscription options for North American subscribers. The increase in flexibility is very pleasing. We expect these options will also be available to Australasian subscribers, although prices for this region have not yet been announced. Regards Chris Todd >>> Troy Linker <tlinker(a)ALA.ORG> 29/04/2010 10:25 a.m. >>> Thank you for your input. The Co-Publishers for RDA have received considerable feedback about what you need to make implementation of RDA as smooth, rapid, and efficient as possible, whatever your type or size of institution and whatever country you're in. Based on what you've told us, we're introducing some additional options to the previously announced pricing and product. * A solo-user license (one profile, one user) for the RDA Toolkit at $195 (USD). This solo-user license is in addition to, and differs from, the previously announced site licenses. The solo-user license is for single-user environments where access to the RDA Toolkit is not shared with other individuals in the same institution. By contrast, the previously announced site license base price of $325 (USD) is designed for multi-user environments where one concurrent user (with the option to add additional concurrent users) is shared with an unlimited number of individuals within the same institution. For more details on pricing, please visit the website www.rdatoolkit.org/pricing. * A double-user offer for those who subscribe at any site license level to the RDA Toolkit before August 31, 2011. During the evaluation and initial implementation of RDA, when users are likely to need more frequent concurrent access, subscribers will receive double the purchased number of concurrent users of the RDA Toolkit at no additional charge for their first subscription period. (For example, buy a 2-user site license but get a 4-user license for no additional cost.) * Full-text loose-leaf print versions of both Resource Description and Access (RDA) and RDA: Element Set View. While most users agree the preferred way to interact with RDA is online via the RDA Toolkit, the Co-Publishers will offer the full text of RDA in print (including an index) as well as online, to help ensure that RDA reaches the widest possible audience. In addition to these print items in English, the Co-Publishers will work with publishing partners to distribute translations of them to supplement translations offered in the RDA Toolkit online. Pricing and availability to be announced closer to the June RDA Toolkit launch date. Have you signed up yet to receive updates? If not, please sign up at www.rdatoolkit.org/rdalist or send your email address to rdatoolkit(a)ala.org, and we'll send you updates as information becomes available. Updates will include the complimentary open-access period, free trials, pricing, special introductory offers, print versions, product updates, and more-for the U.S.A. and other countries. You can also bookmark our informational website at www.rdatoolkit.org. For general information about the open-access period (June through August 31, 2010), please visit www.rdatoolkit.org/openaccess. ________________________________________ Resource Description and Access (RDA) and the RDA Toolkit are published by the Co-Publishers for RDA (the American Library Association, the Canadian Library Association, and Facet Publishing, the publishing arm of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals). Kind regards, Troy Linker Publisher, ALA Digital Reference American Library Association (312) 280-5101

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Fwd: [rdaaust] Library of Congress documentation for the RDA Test
by Chris Todd 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Please excuse any cross-posting >>> Deirdre Kiorgaard <Dkiorgaa(a)nla.gov.au> 22/04/2010 12:26 p.m. >>> Please see below the message from the Library of Congress on the availability of policy decisions and training materials to be used in the U.S. national libraries' testing of RDA. Although the National Library of Australia will be monitoring the U.S. national libraries' testing of RDA, we are not conducting testing per se. We have an implementation plan for RDA which encompasses some aspects of testing to enable us to refine our procedures and plan training. Some of the tasks on our plan are: * MARC 21 changes to the Libraries Australia database (and the NLA's own Voyager database) * Test exchange of records between Libraries Australia, customers, and other databases (e.g. OCLC) * Plan and execute any data conversions for Libraries Australia (e.g. Bible, Dept., GMDs) * Review and publish National Library of Australia and Libraries Australia cataloguing policies in relation to RDA options, alternatives and 'or' statements. * Create new workflows using RDA online and make these available in the product * Develop and/or Australianise training tools and materials and make freely available on the ACOC website. These tasks will be completed within the same timeframe as the US National Libraries testing. A detailed plan is not yet publicly available, but when it is complete, will be added to the ACOC website http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/rda.html. Cheers, Deirdre Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative to the JSC, and Director, Serials Collection Management and Standards National Library of Australia Parkes, ACT 2600 Ph 02 62621327 -----Original Message----- From: Resource Description and Access / Resource Description and Access [mailto:RDA-L@LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA] On Behalf Of Judith A Kuhagen Sent: Thursday, 22 April 2010 5:42 AM To: RDA-L(a)LISTSERV.LAC-BAC.GC.CA Subject: [RDA-L] Library of Congress documentation for the RDA Test [Please excuse duplicate postings.] = = = The Library of Congress is sharing its files of policy decisions, training materials, etc., developed for its participation in the US RDA Test. Other libraries, whether participating in the RDA Test or not, are welcome to use and modify these files for their local situations. Note that these files represent decisions just for the RDA Test. If the Library of Congress decides to implement RDA, some of the decisions may be changed as the result of feedback from the Test. The files are posted at http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/RDAtest/rdatest.html Questions about the content of RDA and LC's documents for the US RDA Test should be sent to LChelp4rda(a)loc.gov = = = = Judith A. Kuhagen Senior Descriptive Cataloging Policy Specialist Policy and Standards Division Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540-4262 202-707-4381 202-707-6629 (fax)

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Winner of the New Zealand Cataloguers' Wiki announced
by Kim Gutchlag 25 Apr '10

25 Apr '10

[Apologies for cross posting] Winner New Zealand Cataloguers' Wiki Name Contest Announced Congratulations Brian Flaherty, University of Auckland Library, winner of $100 book tokens with his name entry, Describe NZ A big thank you to all who entered - there were a lot of creative suggestions. The Wiki Moderator Team chose the name Describe NZ out of a large number of submitted entries because it is easy to recall, has a New Zealand association, and encompasses 'description' in general, looking towards RDA and the future. Describe NZ is a wiki is for all New Zealand cataloguers and metadata professionals. Its aims are to: - Be a forum for cataloguers to contribute and discuss ideas - Provide guidance on ways to create good catalogue records that meet cataloguing standards - Contain links to useful cataloguing resources and articles of interest - Provide information and resources on the National Union Catalogue and OSMOSIS To visit Describe NZ http://www.describe.org.nz/ Kim Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz ( http://www.natlib.govt.nz/ ) Did you know that the National Library's Molesworth Street building has closed for redevelopment? Onsite access to selected collections can be found at two Wellington locations: our new reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, and Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street. For more information, go to http://www.natlib.govt.nz/building

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CatSIG 2010 study sponsorships - successful applicants
by Janess Stewart 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

This year CatSIG offered two sponsorship opportunities for people undertaking cataloguing study. We are delighted to announce Stephanie Bacon as the recipient of the Victoria University INFO 546 Bibliographic Organisation sponsorship, and Rosemary Smyth as the recipient of the Open Polytechnic 72272 Cataloguing and Classification sponsorship. CatSIG will reimburse the course fees for Stephanie and Rosemary once they have successfully completed the papers. Thank you to everyone who applied. The quality of applications was very high, and it was very difficult to make a final decision. Regards Janess Janess Stewart CatSIG Convenor, and Team Leader Serials Cataloguing Team Collection Description National Library of New Zealand tel.: 644.474.3118 fax: 644.474.3161 email: janess.stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz _______________________________________________ NZ-Libs mailing list Send postings to NZ-Libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Messages to nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz will NOT be read by a human being! More info (including unsubscribe) at http://lists.vuw.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nz-libs

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Fwd: [rdaaust] Survey of ordering and payment preferences for RDA Toolkit users outside the U.S.
by Kim Gutchlag 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

[Apologies for cross-posting] <Message forwarded from RDA-L list> The Co-Publishers for RDA are seeking input from potential RDA Toolkit users outside the United States. Please help us learn more about what ordering and payment systems we need to put in place, so we can make subscribing to the online RDA Toolkit from outside the United States as convenient as possible. Your answers to these questions will be a key consideration as we make decisions. We are aiming as much as possible for price parity with US dollars in other currencies. Click Here to take survey<http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AJEBH2QG8> Or follow this URL http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AJEBH2QG8 Please forward and cross post this announcement widely to encourage participation. Kind regards, Troy Linker Publisher, ALA Digital Reference American Library Association (312) 280-5101 Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz Did you know that the National Library's Molesworth Street building has closed for redevelopment? Onsite access to selected collections can be found at two Wellington locations: our new reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, and Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street. For more information, go to http://www.natlib.govt.nz/building

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Fwd: [rdaaust] Open access period for RDA Toolkit
by Chris Todd 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz >>> Deirdre Kiorgaard <Dkiorgaa(a)nla.gov.au> 9/04/2010 10:17 a.m. >>> Please note the following information from Troy Linker, Publisher, ALA Digital Reference, American Library Association, regarding an open access period for the RDA Toolkit. "The contents of the RDA Toolkit will be completely open at no charge for everyone to try from the RDA launch date in June 2010 through August 31, 2010. The open-access period will end on August 31, 2010 regardless of the actual launch date. Specific details on how to register for the free open-access period will be announced closer to the launch date. After the open access ends, we will offer 30 day trial subscriptions to users who want to further evaluate the RDA Toolkit prior to subscribing." This was posted to RDA-L in response to a question. Cheers, Deirdre Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative to the JSC, and Director, Serials Collection Management and Standards National Library of Australia Parkes, ACT 2600 Ph 02 62621327

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Fwd: [NGC4LIB] WorldCat Rights and Responsibilities for the OCLC Cooperative - Draft for Community Review
by Kim Gutchlag 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

[Apologies for cross-posting] I would encourage people to take the opportunity to read and provide feedback on the draft WorldCat record use policy - WorldCat Rights and Responsibilities for the OCLC Cooperative <http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/catalog/policy/default.htm> You have until the end of May to provide your feedback. It would also be useful for you to provide feedback to your representative on the Te Puna Strategic Advisory Committee (TPSAC). For a list of members, see http://www.natlib.govt.nz/about-us/friends-advisors/tpsac/?searchterm=tpsac It is worth noting that under the current agreement between OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand, bibliographic records designated in the OCLC database as original cataloguing by any New Zealand library, or bibliographic records derived from a source other than WorldCat by a New Zealand library are excluded from the record reuse policy and are freely transferable. It is also worth noting that this agreement expires at the end of June 2010 and is soon to be renegotiated, but we will be seeking to maintain this exclusion. Kind regards, Kim Gutchlag Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz ( http://www.natlib.govt.nz/ ) Did you know that the National Library's Molesworth Street building has closed for redevelopment? Onsite access to selected collections can be found at two Wellington locations: our new reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, and Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street. For more information, go to http://www.natlib.govt.nz/building >>> "Whitehair,David" <whitehad(a)OCLC.ORG> 8/04/2010 3:27 a.m. >>> Please see the message below, posted on behalf of the OCLC Record Use Policy Council. Thanks, David David Whitehair Senior Product Manager, Cataloging & Metadata Services OCLC 6565 Kilgour Place Dublin, OH 43017-3395 USA Voice -- +1-614-764-6483 or 1-800-848-5878 Fax -- +1-614-718-7292 Email -- david_whitehair(a)oclc.org<mailto:david_whitehair@oclc.org> TO: OCLC Members FROM: OCLC Record Use Policy Council Co-Chairs Barbara Gubbin, Director, Jacksonville Public Library, USA; and Jennifer Younger, President-Elect, OCLC Global Council and Edward H. Arnold Director of Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame, USA RE: Next-generation policy for WorldCat records-open for community review DATE: April 7, 2010 The OCLC Record Use Policy Council members have been working for the past few months to develop the next generation of a WorldCat use policy, and we are pleased to announce that the draft document, WorldCat Rights and Responsibilities for the OCLC Cooperative <http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/catalog/policy/default.htm> , is open for community review. This Council, convened by the OCLC Board of Trustees last September, has produced a new draft document that incorporates many suggestions raised by the community over the past year. For example, rather than using legal language, we have drafted the new policy as a code of good practices, intended to outline the rights and responsibilities of OCLC members with regard to the use of WorldCat records. We intend for this document to help inform the decision-making process for member library leaders as they seek to innovate around the shared resource that is WorldCat. We have sought to encourage the widespread use of WorldCat data while also supporting the viability and utility of WorldCat and the OCLC network of services. The draft policy is not final. Between now and the end of May, we very much want your feedback. We hope you will take the time to review the draft policy carefully, and let us know your thoughts. You can post comments to the community forum <http://community.oclc.org/recorduse> , send an e-mail with your thoughts to recorduse@oclc org<mailto:recorduse@oclc.org> , or register to attend a webinar <http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/catalog/policy/council/default.htm> where you can ask questions and submit feedback to members of the Record Use Policy Council. We will continue to add content to the accompanying FAQ <http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/catalog/policy/questions/default.htm> as we get more questions from the community review process. We plan to send a revised version of the draft policy to the OCLC Board of Trustees at the end of May for final review and approval. We anticipate that a final document will be published mid-calendar year 2010. Many thanks are due to all the members and librarians who commented over the past year and whose feedback helped us formulate this new document. We would especially like to thank the members of the Record Use Policy Council: · ChewLeng Beh, Global Council Delegate and Chair, OCLC Asia Pacific Regional Council; and Senior Director, Singapore National Library Board, Singapore · Raymond Bérard, Global Council Delegate and Director, ABES, France · Karen Calhoun, Vice President, OCLC WorldCat and Metadata Services, OCLC, USA · Klaus Ceynowa, Global Council Delegate and Deputy Director General, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Germany · Christopher Cole, Global Council Delegate and Associate Director for Technical Services, National Agriculture Library, USA · Lorcan Dempsey, Vice President, OCLC Research and Chief Strategist, OCLC, USA · Nancy Eaton, Dean of University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, Penn State University, USA · Clifford A. Lynch, Executive Director, Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), USA · Brian E. C. Schottlaender, Global Council Delegate and The Audrey Geisel University Librarian, UC San Diego Libraries, USA · Lamar Veatch, Global Council Delegate and State Librarian, Georgia Public Library Service-University System of Georgia, USA

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TMQ Workshops: "MARC21 in your Library" webinar announcement
by Janess Stewart 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Posted on behalf of Deborah Fritz: Finally, TMQ's "MARC21 in Your Library"workshop is now an online self-paced course AND an online webinar (M21w). Developed by Deborah Fritz and taught by her and her training colleagues at TMQ, M21w is being hosted by OCLC in a limited pilot run of three events in April, May, and June 2010. This is your chance to attend the very first workshop in the TMQ Cataloging Training ( http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/whatwhywhohow.html#what ) series without ever having to leave your workplace (or maybe even your home). · MARC21 In Your Library. Part One, MARC And Bibliographic Information: The Underlying Fundamentals ( http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/introductory.html#marc21one ) This is online FREE as a series of nine, free, webcasts or web-based, self-paced, mini-courses, available anytime on the TMQ website at: http://www.catofquality.com/tmq/main.php?url=views/by_month.php?year=2010 · MARC21 In Your Library. Part Two, MARC Coding: The Core Codes And Their Functions ( http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/introductory.html#marc21two ) This is now available either as an on-site workshop (1 day) or as a webinar course (three 2-hr sessions). With no travel involved, it is easy for you to fire up your computer and join TMQ's live, online, interactive, sessions spread out over three consecutive days. Work your way through Part One at your own pace, and then join the live online Part Two sessions, and, between them, learn the fundamentals of MARC21 coding and how that coding is meant to work in your library automation system. Click here to access the Part One modules ( http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webm21.html ) Click here to register for the Part Two modules ( http://training.oclc.org/home/-/courses/details/93221001?_ ) The dates and times of the OCLC pilot sessions are: Apr 21-23, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT (in New Zealand, Apr 22-24, 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM) May 25-27, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT (in New Zealand, May 26-28, 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM) Jun 14-16, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT (in New Zealand, June 15-17, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Deborah ------ Deborah Fritz MARC Database Consultant The MARC of Quality www.marcofquality.com ( http://www.marcofquality.com/ ) Voice/Fax: (321) 676-1904

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Subdivisions for Children's materials
by Sarah Knox 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Following Paul Sutherland's suggestion we have posted the discussion so far on Subdivisions for Children's materials, as posted on the PubSig list to New Zealand Cataloguers Wiki. The benefit of this is so the threads of the discussion are kept together and stored in one place. It would be fabulous if people would like to continue the discussion on the Wiki Forum. You can find this at: http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/ - Forum section Topic- Cataloguing subject subdivisions Please sign up to the Wiki and have your say. The Wiki moderators will also keep an eye on the lists. Regards Sarah Knox (Moderator for New Zealand Cataloguers Wiki) Sarah Knox Senior Collection Description Librarian. Content Services National Library of New Zealand Telephone 64-4--470 4523 email: sarah.knox(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Cataloguing study sponsorship
by Sarah Allnutt 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

**Please note applications close 31st March 2010 Are you thinking about studying in 2010? You may be currently completing a library qualification or looking for professional development opportunities. For the second year running, CatSIG is offering a sponsorship opportunity in each of the following cataloguing courses: ***INFO 546 - Bibliographic Organisation Creation of bibliographic records for library resources, including: original cataloguing using FRBR, RDA, AACR2, MARC, DDC and LCSH; evaluation of bibliographic utilities as sources for copy cataloguing; next-generation catalogues; and managing cataloguing operations. Course runs in Trimester 2 (July to October) 2010 at Victoria University, Wellington. Students can study on campus or by distance. This paper can be completed as part of the Master of Information Studies or Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate of Information Studies programmes, or as a single Certificate of Proficiency (COP). The COP is suitable for * graduate librarians and information professionals wishing to update their professional knowledge, or extend it into fresh areas of information management. * graduates who are considering entry to the profession and want to experience postgraduate learning. Acceptance is dependent on applicants holding a university degree/appropriate library qualification or extensive experience. For more information about the course see http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/546-details.aspx For more information about the Information Studies programmes, including enrolment information: http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mis/index.aspx CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (domestic: $992.25) .................................................. ***72272 Cataloguing and Classification This course builds on and enhances library skills by introducing you to the principles and practice of cataloguing and classification. It is designed to enable you to apply international standards in the creation of catalogue records. You will also be able to analyse the international standards and to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues affecting cataloguing and catalogue management. This course is run by the Open Polytechnic from July 2010 and is a distance learning course. For more information see http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/courses/72272 Pre-requisites: 72171 Library Systems and Processes or equivalent knowledge and experience. CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $588.00) ................................................ * You do not have to be a CatSIG member to apply for sponsorship. * CatSIG cannot guarantee entry to these courses. Our selection of a student is conditional on their acceptance into either course. Applicants must ensure they have the correct pre-requisites before applying. * CatSIG will confirm sponsorship to the successful applicant when they have been selected for the course. The applicant will have responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial fees payment. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicant has completed and passed the course. In your application to CatSIG (1-2 paragraphs) please state which course you are applying for, give a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the desired cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz

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N.Z. Cataloguers' Wiki launched - booktokens to be won!
by Kim Gutchlag 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

[Apologies for cross posting] NZ Cataloguers' Wiki Share your ideas with the cataloguing community online. A forum for discussion and ideas Guidance on good records and best practice Links to useful cataloguing resources and articles of interest Information and resources on the National Union Catalogue and OSMOSIS Enter our contest to name the Wiki and be in to win $100 in Booksellers book tokens ( http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/What%27s-in-a-name ) Visit the wiki ( http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/ ) Background ( http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/Wiki-background ) Sign up ( https://my.pbworks.com/?p=create ) Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz ( http://www.natlib.govt.nz/ )

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Latest edition of Catapult available
by Sarah Allnutt 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Kia ora The February 2010 edition of Catapult (CatSIG's quarterly newsletter) can now be accessed at http://www.lianza.org.nz/community/cat-sig/catapult.html Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt CatSIG Secretary

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RDA publication
by Chris Todd 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

As the RDA launch approaches National Library cataloguers have been following developments in the publication process. The website at www.rdaonline.org now includes information about the RDA Toolkit, U.S. pricing for the RDA Toolkit (but nothing about other countries yet) and updated FAQs. Web videos of the RDA Toolkit: A Guided Tour, webinars given on February 8 and repeated on February 9 are also available. The webinars give a useful outline of the functions available in the toolkit as well as other information about publication. Of particular interest are the opportunities to try RDA for free. Contents of the RDA toolkit will be available at no charge from the launch date (June 2010 at this stage) until August 31 2010. After the complimentary period potential subscribers can sign up for a 30-day free trial account. More details are available from the website. The U.S. National Library testing of RDA will begin after the launch and will take 9 months. - 3 months to learn to use RDA - 3 months using RDA to create records - 3 months for assessment of the results and to release a final report on the testing. This timeline takes us into 2011 before an implementation decision will be reached. The publishers also intend producing more webinars on various aspects of RDA and we will alert the lists as information becomes available. Regards Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Expressions of interest requested for cataloguing workshops
by Janess Stewart 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

CatSIG, the LIANZA Cataloguing Special Interest Group, is considering another round of TMQ (The Marc of Quality) cataloguing workshops in the latter half of 2010. The courses suggested are: Marc 21 (1-day course), Just for Copy Cats (2-day course) (MARC basics for Acquisitions staff, copy cataloguers) in Auckland Book Blitz I (4-day course) (for advanced copy-cataloguers, original cataloguers) in Wellington Book Blitz III (2-day course) (for advanced cataloguers. Prerequisite: Book Blitz II) in Wellington and Dunedin LCSH I (2-day course) in Auckland Dewey I (2-day course) in Auckland The expected charges are: 1-day course - $220.00 for CatSIG members, $270.00 for LIANZA members and $345.00 for all others 2-day course - $440.00 for CatSIG members, $540.00 for LIANZA members and $690.00 for all others 4-day course - $660.00 for CatSIG members, $810.00 for LIANZA members and $1035.00 for all others If you or your staff are interested in attending these workshops, we would appreciate your response to some questions below. This would help to improve our planning, and gauge the current demand for cataloguing training. Please send responses to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com by Wednesday 24th February. 1. Name: 2. Place of work: 3. Email address: 4. I/my staff would be interested in attending the following: (Please delete workshops and locations you are not interested in) Marc 21, Just for Copy Cats (MARC basics for Acquisitions staff, copy cataloguers) in Auckland Book Blitz I (for advanced copy-cataloguers, original cataloguers) in Wellington Book Blitz III (for advanced cataloguers. Prerequisite: Book Blitz II) in Wellington and Dunedin LCSH I in Auckland and Wellington Dewey Daze I in Auckland and Wellington 5. If you are responding on behalf of staff, how many are expected to attend?: 6. Other 2010 workshops and locations desired?: 7. Comments: .................................................................................................................................................................. More information about TMQ training can be found at http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Thank you for taking the time to respond to our queries. Janess Stewart Team Leader Serials Cataloguing Team Collection Description National Library of New Zealand tel.: 644.474.3118 fax: 644.474.3161 email: janess.stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Search indexes to a range of New Zealand newspapers and journals at: http://findnzarticles.natlib.govt.nz/

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New Maori Subject Headings
by Kim Gutchlag 14 Feb '10

14 Feb '10

[Apologies for cross-posting] Tena tatou katoa E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga kaitiaki taonga katoa o Aotearoa, nei ra he maioha na matou o te komiti whiriwhiri o Nga Upoko Tukutuku. Today the Maori Subject Headings thesaurus has been updated online to reflect the work done during 2009. We are pleased to announce 61 brand new terms added to the thesaurus, mostly in the topic area of health. We have also refined the scope notes for some terms to make their usage clearer where it was ambiguous. Much of the work in 2009 was focused on the hierarchical structure and checking that it remained true to the intention to reflect a Maori world view. To this end a few hierarchical changes needed to be made, and in a few cases the scope note for a term needed to be adjusted. The following are a list of affected terms: · Hauora is now a top term above Ora - this now matches to the scope note as originally written, and allows a logical space for the new term Mate. Since there is no change to the stated meaning of either heading, it is unlikely this change will have any effect on its current use in existing records. · Kaumatua and Waka (Whakapapa) and all headings under each have moved within the hierarchy to fit under the top term Whakapapa. There is no change to their stated meanings, so this is unlikely to have any effect on the use of these headings in existing records. · Haurangi has been disestablished and replaced with Haurangitanga. Haurangi is acknowledged as a more commonly used term, but Haurangitanga was felt to better convey the negative aspects of alcoholism. This change will require all use of the term Haurangi to be changed to Haurangitanga. · Tamariki and Taitamariki have had age ranges added to the scope note to clarify when these should be used. This change will require previous usage to be reviewed and may require some entries to be changed appropriately. · Mahi toi and Toi Maori have had significant changes made to their scope notes. There was considerable discussion within the Project Team about the risk involved in making such large changes, but it was felt that it was better to resolve the problems quickly than to allow it to remain wrong. Mahi toi is now the top term to cover all arts, with other topics rearranged under it, while Toi Maori will be restricted to traditional arts. This change will require previous usage to be reviewed and will definitely require some entries to be changed appropriately. In all cases where meaning or scope has changed, the National Library will be reviewing their records and considering the need to change the heading. A notification will be sent out once all required changes have been made on our records. In addition, the National Library will make available a downloadable file of MARC records for all titles with Maori Subject Headings applied. Noho ora mai, na Kim matou ko Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku. [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.] Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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Cataloguing study sponsorship
by Janess Stewart 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Are you thinking about studying in 2010? You may be currently completing a library qualification or looking for professional development opportunities. For the second year running, CatSIG is offering a sponsorship opportunity in each of the following cataloguing courses: ***INFO 546 - Bibliographic Organisation Creation of bibliographic records for library resources, including: original cataloguing using FRBR, RDA, AACR2, MARC, DDC and LCSH; evaluation of bibliographic utilities as sources for copy cataloguing; next-generation catalogues; and managing cataloguing operations. Course runs in Trimester 2 (July to October) 2010 at Victoria University, Wellington. Students can study on campus or by distance. This paper can be completed as part of the Master of Information Studies or Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate of Information Studies programmes, or as a single Certificate of Proficiency (COP). The COP is suitable for * graduate librarians and information professionals wishing to update their professional knowledge, or extend it into fresh areas of information management. * graduates who are considering entry to the profession and want to experience postgraduate learning. Acceptance is dependent on applicants holding a university degree/appropriate library qualification or extensive experience. For more information about the course see http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/546-details.aspx For more information about the Information Studies programmes, including enrolment information: http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mis/index.aspx CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (domestic: $992.25) .................................................. ***72272 Cataloguing and Classification This course builds on and enhances library skills by introducing you to the principles and practice of cataloguing and classification. It is designed to enable you to apply international standards in the creation of catalogue records. You will also be able to analyse the international standards and to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues affecting cataloguing and catalogue management. This course is run by the Open Polytechnic from July 2010 and is a distance learning course. For more information see http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/courses/72272 Pre-requisites: 72171 Library Systems and Processes or equivalent knowledge and experience. CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $588.00) ................................................ * You do not have to be a CatSIG member to apply for sponsorship. * CatSIG cannot guarantee entry to these courses. Our selection of a student is conditional on their acceptance into either course. Applicants must ensure they have the correct pre-requisites before applying. * CatSIG will confirm sponsorship to the successful applicant when they have been selected for the course. The applicant will have responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial fees payment. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicant has completed and passed the course. In your application to CatSIG (1-2 paragraphs) please state which course you are applying for, give a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the desired cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close 31 March 2010. Janess Stewart Team Leader Serials Cataloguing Team Collection Description National Library of New Zealand tel.: 644.474.3118 fax: 644.474.3161 email: janess.stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Search indexes to a range of New Zealand newspapers and journals at: http://findnzarticles.natlib.govt.nz/

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FW: Vacancy - Assistant Librarian (Level 4), Cataloguing
by Ksenija Obradovic 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

From: library-staff-bounces(a)list.auckland.ac.nz [mailto:library-staff-bounces@list.auckland.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Christine Tsui Sent: Monday, 8 February 2010 9:24 a.m. To: library-staff(a)list.auckland.ac.nz Subject: [Library-staff] Vacancy - Assistant Librarian (Level 4), Cataloguing Greetings, Fakalofa lahi atu, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Talofa lava, Ia orana, Halo olgeta, Mauri ora, Tēnā koutou katoa. Assistant Librarian, Cataloguing Department, Te Tari Whakaraarangi Matatiki, General Library. Level 4, full-time, permanent position. Would you like to be part of a leading university library and work in one of New Zealand’s foremost cataloguing teams? The University of Auckland Library is looking for a copy-cataloguer to catalogue and classify monographs to international standards. If you would like to assist with providing library users with excellent access to a wide range of resources, improve your knowledge about the organization of information and metadata in the Internet age, and expand your skills in one of the oldest functions in library information science, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for someone with: · degree and professional library qualification · some experience as a cataloguer, working with a cataloguing utility · knowledge of current cataloguing standards and tools (AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, Dewey 22) · interest in new developments in information technology relating to cataloguing Please apply online at http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/about/opportunities Job ID: 11756 Closing date: Wednesday 17 February 2010 Christine Tsui Library HR Administrator The University of Auckland Library Ph: 64 9 373 7599 ext 87636 E-mail: c.tsui(a)auckland.ac.nz<mailto:c.tsui@auckland.ac.nz>

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RDA pricing for US libraries announced
by Chris Todd 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

The pricing for RDA was made public during the last few days at the ALA mid-winter conference. The link below is to an RDA forum which includes a posting about the pricing as well as other RDA-related information. http://connect.ala.org/RDAforum There is no information available yet on pricing outside the U.S. If I hear anything further on this I will send it to this list cheers Chris Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Catapult cataloguing newsletter
by Sarah Allnutt 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

The latest issue of Catapult (No. 66, December 2009) is now available on the LIANZA website http://www.lianza.org.nz/community/cat-sig/catapult.html Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas, Sarah Allnutt on behalf of CatSIG

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FW: OCLC ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL COUNCIL SEMINAR IN NZ - 5 FEBRUARY 2010
by Ksenija Obradovic 17 Dec '09

17 Dec '09

The first OCLC Asia Pacific Regional Council Seminar in New Zealand will be held on Friday 5 February 2010 at The University of Auckland in the Conference Centre, Building #423, Lecture Theatre #342, located at 22 Symonds Street, Auckland. There will be no charge for the seminar. To Register and view the Campus Map, please go to the attached link: http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/forms/oclc/ AGENDA 10am - 10.05am WELCOME by Janet Copsey, University Librarian, The University of Auckland; NZ representative on the OCLC Asia Pacific Regional Council; incoming Chair of Te Puna Strategic Advisory Committee (TPSAC) for 2010. 10.05am - 10.30am Vic Elliott, Director, Scholarly Information Services and University Librarian, The Australian National University; Vice Chair, OCLC Asia Pacific Regional Council; and a delegate for Asia Pacific on the OCLC Global Council will present on the new OCLC governance structure, the development of the OCLC Asia Pacific Regional Council, its achievements to date, and current issues. 10.30am - 12 noon Karen Calhoun, OCLC Vice President, WorldCat and Metadata Services: "Library as Place, Place as Library: A Dialogue on Duality and the Power of Cooperation". Karen will also allow time for questions and discussion at the end of her presentation. Abstract: This talk will explore the turbulent conditions in which libraries are evolving as both places and virtual spaces on the Web. How are these conditions driving change in library collections, catalogues, and cooperative systems? What are OCLC's strategies for helping today's libraries gain visibility and impact through cooperation and data sharing? If we were building a system for library cooperation today, what would it look like? 12 Noon - 1pm Lunch 1pm - 2pm Chris Thewlis, OCLC Regional Manager, Australia: WorldCat Local and other web-scale management developments from OCLC. 2pm - 2.45pm Ksenija Obradovic, Cataloguing Manager at the University of Auckland Library and Karen Rollitt, National Library of NZ to talk about the Osmosis initiative being sponsored by the Te Puna Strategic Advisory Committee. 2.45pm - 3.15pm Linda Hall and Andrew Prout from National Library of NZ to present on access to NZ publications that are preserved in the National Digital Heritage Archive without copyright restrictions. Linda will present from a selection and acquisition perspective and Andrew from the technical perspective. Conclusion of the seminar. Janet Copsey University Librarian Te Tumu Herenga The University of Auckland Library Private Bag 92019 Auckland 1142 New Zealand Telephone (649) 373-7599 ext 87352 Fax (649) 373-7565 http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz

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Fwd: Announcement of RDA Publication Date
by Kim Gutchlag 04 Dec '09

04 Dec '09

[Apologies for cross-posting] Tena koutou katoa, Below is a message sent today by Deirdre Kiorgaard of the National Library of Australia to rdaaust, the Australian RDA discussion list. As you will see from the message, the publication of RDA has been delayed, with it now expected in June 2010. The good news is that pricing and purchasing information will be introduced at the time of the ALA Midwinter Meeting, 15-18 January 2010. Once RDA is published the testing period for the US National libraries will begin. This will take nine months, and comprises : 3 months of preparation and familiarisation for the US National libraries testing 3 months of testing by the US National libraries 3 months for the US National libraries to analyze the results of the testing and prepare an assessment report Nga mihi Kim Gutchlag Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz TEXT OF MESSAGE TO RDAAUST RDA: Resource Description and Access will be published in June 2010. While we regret this delay in release of RDA, the transition from publication of AACR2 as a printed manual to release of RDA as a web based toolkit is a complex process with many interdependencies. The updated text of RDA incorporates recommendations from constituencies and other stakeholders approved at the JSC meeting earlier this year. The revised text has been successfully loaded into the RDA database. The product is currently undergoing thorough quality review and testing in preparation for release. We recognize that customers and prospective users of RDA need reliable and timely information for planning and budgeting. We are confident that this revised deadline is a realistic target for publication of RDA. Pricing and purchasing information will be introduced at the time of the ALA Midwinter Meeting, 15-18 January 2010. Mary Ghikas, Chair Committee of Principals Alan Danskin, Chair Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA Don Chatham, Chair Co-publishers

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Vacancy - Assistant Librarian (Level 4), Cataloguing Department, fixed term position
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Greetings, Fakalofa lahi atu, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Talofa lava, Ia orana, Halo olgeta, Mauri ora, Tēnā koutou katoa. Assistant Librarian, Cataloguing Department, Te Tari Whakaraarangi Matatiki, General Library. Full-time, one-year contract position finishing 23/12/10. Would you like to be part of a leading university library and work in one of New Zealand’s foremost cataloguing teams? The University of Auckland Library is looking for a copy-cataloguer to catalogue and classify monographs to international standards. If you would like to assist with providing library users with excellent access to a wide range of resources, improve your knowledge about the organization of information and metadata in the Internet age, and expand your skills in one of the oldest functions in library information science, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for someone with: • degree and professional library qualification • some experience as a cataloguer, working with a cataloguing utility • knowledge of current cataloguing standards and tools (AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, Dewey 22) • interest in new developments in information technology relating to cataloguing Please apply online at: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/about/opportunities Job ID#: 11575 Closing date: Friday 4 December, 2009 Christine Tsui Library HR Administrator The University of Auckland Library Ph: 64 9 373 7599 ext 87636 E-mail: c.tsui(a)auckland.ac.nz<mailto:c.tsui@auckland.ac.nz>

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FW: Vacancy - Assistant Librarian (Level 5), Cataloguing Department
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Greetings, Fakalofa lahi atu, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Talofa lava, Ia orana, Halo olgeta, Mauri ora, Tēnā koutou katoa. Assistant Librarian, Cataloguing Department, Te Tari Whakaraarangi Matatiki, General Library. Level 5, full-time, permanent position. Would you like to be part of a leading university library and work in one of New Zealand’s foremost cataloguing teams? The University of Auckland Library is looking for an original cataloguer. The job involves providing library users with excellent access to a wide range of resources, and working with a variety of print and electronic formats. If you would like to develop expertise with emerging technologies, improve your knowledge about the organization of information and metadata in the Internet age, and expand your skills in one of the oldest functions in library information science, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for someone with: · degree and professional library qualification, and minimum of two years experience as a cataloguer working with a cataloguing utility · thorough knowledge of current cataloguing standards and tools (AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, Dewey 22) · some knowledge of other classification schemes such as LC Classification, and other standards such as Dublin Core · interest in new developments in information technology relating to cataloguing, in particular FRBR and RDA · reading knowledge of foreign languages, in particular European languages. Please apply online at: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/about/opportunities Job ID#: 11574 Closing date: Friday 4 December 2009 Christine Tsui Library HR Administrator The University of Auckland Library Ph: 64 9 373 7599 ext 87636 E-mail: c.tsui(a)auckland.ac.nz<mailto:c.tsui@auckland.ac.nz>

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Reminder: OCLC Web seminars scheduled for the week of 23 -27 November
by Karen Rollitt 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Good morning cataloguers OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand are currently sponsoring a series of web seminars for OCLC Cataloguing and Reference Services topics. The following web seminars are scheduled for the week of 23 -27 November: Monday November 23: Original cataloguing and Master Records 1:30-3:30pm Thursday November 26: Searching WorldCat in FirstSearch 10:00am-12:00pm An updated web seminar schedule with time and registration information, is at http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/FrontPage The web-seminars are available to all Te Puna libraries due to the partnering agreement between OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand. The audience is primarily cataloguers using, or wanting to use, OCLC Connexion software. A session for reference librarians is available next week on Searching WolrldCat using FirstSearch. Each web seminar is a 2-hour time block and delivered through an interactive Web site and telephone conference call. Regards Karen Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand Phone: 04 474 3089 We have redesigned our website for librarians. Go to: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/librarians _______________________________________________ Tepuna-l mailing list Tepuna-l(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Cataloger's Toolkit
by Sonya Maclaurin 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Dear Cataloguers, I was wondering if people who use Gary Strawn's Cataloger's Toolkit could give me an idea of how they use it? e.g.: Do your original and copy-cataloguers use the BAM report regularly as part of the daily cataloguing workflow? Do you use the heading changes functionality in Correction Receiver? Which other features do you use regularly? ...or do you use the toolkit on an occasional basis for projects? And once you have established the configuration for the features you want to use, is it more straightforward to replicate it for an upgrade than it was to establish it in the first place? Any information about the above (or reasons for deciding not to use it) would be welcome, and I could collate responses for the list. Kind regards, Sonya Maclaurin Sonya Maclaurin Bibliographic Access & Metadata Librarian University of Otago Library PO Box 56 Dunedin 9016 NEW ZEALAND ph (03) 479 4974, fax (03) 479 7640 email sonya.maclaurin(a)otago.ac.nz

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Minutes from CatSIG 2009 AGM
by Sarah Allnutt 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Attached. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt (CatSIG Secretary)

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Reminder: OCLC Web seminars scheduled for the week of 16 -20 November
by Karen Rollitt 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Good afternoon OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand are currently sponsoring a series of web seminars for OCLC Cataloguing and Reference Services topics. The following web seminars are scheduled for the week of 16 -20 November: Monday November 16: WorldCat, Cataloguing Standards and Client Basics Tuesday November 17: Copy Cataloguing Friday November 20: WorldCat in FirstSearch An updated web seminar schedule with time and registration information, is at http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/FrontPage An new addition to the schedule is a repeat session for, Original Cataloguing and Master Records on Monday, 23rd November at 1:30-3:30. The web-seminars are available to all Te Puna libraries due to the partnering agreement between OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand. The audience is primarily cataloguers using, or wanting to use, OCLC Connexion software. However, one session is available for FirstSearch and reference. The web sessions are delivered through an interactive Web site and telephone conference call. Each web session is a 2-hour time block except for the copy cataloguing session which includes an optional 1 hour session on Batch Processing. Karen Rollitt

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Fwd: [Tepuna-l] More OCLC Web seminars available
by Karen Rollitt 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Good afternoon, OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand are currently sponsoring a series of web seminars for OCLC Cataloguing and Reference Services topics. More web seminars have been scheduled for the week of 16 November as follows: Monday November 16: WorldCat, Cataloguing Standards and Client Basics Tuesday November 17: Copy Cataloguing Friday November 20: WorldCat in FirstSearch The web seminar schedule with time and registration information, is at http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/FrontPage The web-seminars are available to all Te Puna libraries due to the partnering agreement between OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand. The audience is primarily cataloguers using, or wanting to use, OCLC Connexion software. However, one session is available for FirstSearch and reference. The web sessions are delivered through an interactive Web site and telephone conference call. Each web session is a 2-hour time block except for the copy cataloguing session which includes an optional 1 hour session on Batch Processing. Karen Rollitt We have redesigned our website for librarians. Go to: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/librarians

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FW: [Tepuna-l] OCLC Web Seminars for Cataloguing
by Ksenija Obradovic 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

-----Original Message----- From: tepuna-l-bounces(a)natlib.govt.nz [mailto:tepuna-l-bounces@natlib.govt.nz] On Behalf Of Ruth Miller Sent: Friday, 30 October 2009 4:42 p.m. To: TePuna-L(a)natlib.govt.nz Subject: [Tepuna-l] OCLC Web Seminars for Cataloguing Good morning OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand are sponsoring a series of web seminars for OCLC Cataloguing and Reference Services topics. The web-seminars are available to all Te Puna libraries due to the partnering agreement between OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand. The web sessions are delivered through an interactive Web site and telephone conference call. Each web session is a 2-hour time block except for the copy cataloguing session which includes an optional 1 hour session on Batch Processing.. The next webinar sessions are: November 4 :10am-12pm ---Copy Cataloging (with an optional 1 hour Batch Processing session) November 5 :10am-12pm ---Original Cataloging & Master Records Visit http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/FrontPage and see the front page under Latest News for the web seminar schedule and registration information. Regards Ruth Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand Phone: 04 474 3089 We have redesigned our website for librarians. Go to: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/librarians _______________________________________________ Tepuna-l mailing list Tepuna-l(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Music Classifications
by Chris Todd 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

The National Library of New Zealand classifies its General music scores collection using the McColvin classification scheme. The Alexander Turnbull Library scores are arranged using an in-house system. At present, National Library cataloguers add McColvin classification numbers to all bibliographic records for music scores, including those for the Alexander Turnbull Library, on the assumption that this information is useful to other libraries. We would like to test this assumption by asking music librarians or music cataloguers for your responses to the following questions: 1. Do you use the McColvin classification for the scores in your library? 2. If the answer to the first question is Yes, do you find it helpful that the National Library of New Zealand includes this classification in all records for published scores? 3. If the answer to the first question is No, what system do you use for classifying your scores? Your responses will help us to decided whether to continue our current practice or to limit our assigning of McColvin numbers to the scores that we arrange by this scheme. Thank you Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Cataloguing Vacancy
by Fenella Gordon 21 Oct '09

21 Oct '09

Wheelers Books in Albany is a library supplier which also provides outsourcing of cataloguing and processing for public libraries. This business is growing and we are seeking a qualified, experienced cataloguer. Hours are flexible and will be dependent to a large extent on your availability. You should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. Experience at original cataloguing would be an advantage. You will need to be capable of working with differing client requirements and more than one catalogue system. Experience with Millennium or Horizon would be an advantage but training will be provided. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. If you are available now, or may be in the future, please contact Fenella Gordon, the Head Cataloguer, to discuss the position. Please send your CV by email or mail to: Fenella Gordon RLIANZA Head Cataloguer Wheelers Books 19A Triton Drive PO Box 305 404 Triton Plaza North Shore City 0632 Ph: 09 479 7979 Fax: 09 479 7949 Email: <mailto:fenella@wheelers.co.nz> fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz www.wheelers.co.nz

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Maori Subject Headings Conference Workshop Notes
by Kim Gutchlag 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, We had a wonderful time at conference, talking to those of you who could make it to the session - not nearly enough time for all the discussion we could have had. We also had a fabulous time at dinner at the Yellow Cross in SOL Square. Conference is now over, but here's one last chance to have a say. Two new posts have been loaded to the blog (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) - one including the powerpoint and speaker notes used at the Conference Workshop, the other containing a summary of the feedback received from the attendees. If you have any comments, any ideas, any solutions that you would like to share, we would love to hear them. You have until 5pm Friday 30 October to comment on the blog, then we will be taking all of the ideas and shaping them into a proposal to present to the governance group for them to consider by the end of the year. Remember that you don't have to sign up for anything to comment, just click on the 'comment' button and away you go. We're excitedly looking forward to seeing your feedback. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte, Teri, Anahera me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.]

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RDA Update from CatSig at LIANZA
by Chris Todd 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

RDA Update from CatSig Meeting 12 October 2009 Publication The RDA text was handed to the co-publishers on schedule on 22 June. RDA is scheduled to be released in December 2009. Initially it will be online only, and while it will be possible to print from the online product, it is being designed to be used online. A print version of RDA, which people have asked for, would require a new editing process as RDA has been designed as an online product. Pricing The pricing for RDA has not yet been determined, but we understand that the publishers are looking at a range of options, taking into account factors such as the size of libraries, consortial licences, etc. It is not known if there will be a free trial period. We understand that the Library of Congress hopes to incorporate it into Cataloger's Desktop, but this is unlikely to happen at initial release. International activities RDA list - remains active with discussion of the potential impact of RDA on catalogues and cataloguing US National Libraries RDA Test The test period will begin after the test partners receive access to RDA Online. There is no indication at present that this will be before official release so we assume December 2009 Test Days 1 through 90: Test partners use this three-month period to become familiar with the content of RDA and with navigating RDA Online. Test Days 91 through 180: Test partners produce records in the test and share them with the US National Libraries RDA Test Steering Committee. Post-Test Days 1-90: The US National Libraries RDA Test Steering Committee analyzes the results of the test and prepares its report to the management of the three national libraries. After Post-Test Day 91: The report is shared with the US library community. MARC Proposals to cover new fields and subfields to accommodate RDA have been approved, but are not yet live in MARC. New fields developed for content type carrier type and media type (replacing General Material Designation). Subfields apply in a number of fields, including relationship designators that can be added to name headings. Some of these have been approved and we expect them to be published in the October 2009 MARC update. NLNZ activities 1. Monitoring lists and posting to CatSig 2. NLNZ implementation plan - by Dec. 2009 - this plan will cover 2 aspects of implementation First aspect: RDA records and the NUC - Scale and impact of MARC changes - Publicising changes & when they will be implemented in the NUC - Assessing effect of changes on import/upload of bib records & informing libraries (including OSMOSIS) Second aspect: Use of RDA as a bibliographic standard - Detailed examination (post-publication) - Decisions around options within RDA & making these available - use the Cataloguing Wiki for this and other exchanges around RDA? - Internal training Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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New Cataloguing Standards and new wiki resource for New Zealand cataloguers
by Karen Rollitt 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

Apologies for a resend Please find the corrected URL for the wiki in this message, Karen Dear Cataloguers New Standards for New Zealand National Union Catalogue and a new wiki resource Since 2008 a TPSAC commissioned Expert Working Group for Cataloguing has worked on revised minimum standards for the National Union Catalogue (NUC). This work is now complete and the new standards for cataloguing to the National Union Catalogue are completely up-to-date. They reflect the latest developments in international cataloguing standards and best practice. In addition they also include the requirements for OCLC Cataloguing Standards and the OSMOSIS Service. Whether you use the National Union Catalogue services, OCLC services for WorldCat or your own library catalogue, they will help your library create good catalogue records. TPSAC is keen that New Zealand libraries and cataloguers start using the new standards. To help you with this the revised standards are available on a wiki developed by the Expert Working Group especially for New Zealand cataloguers. The wiki provides: · information about NUC and partners · the new NUC catalogue standards · latest news and events · quality in cataloguing · an interactive space to receive updates, comments or ask a question. The standards are available at http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com If you would like to view the standards as a single document they are also available on the National Library website at http://www.natlib.govt.nz/catalogues/library-documents/cataloguing-standards OCLC will profile the new standards via webinar training for New Zealand libraries in October and November this year. Use of a single set of high quality catalogue standards will benefit all New Zealand libraries by making resources easier to find and catalogue records easier to use and reuse. We look forward to seeing you on the wiki and welcome your questions. If you need some help to get going or have a question that requires discussion please feel free to contact our National Library’s Customer Support Consultants: Ruth Miller, ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz, or Ann Barrie, ann.barrie(a)natlib.govt.nz or phone toll free:0508 837 862. You will also find Ruth and Ann on the National Library’s LIANZA conference stand. Kind regards Karen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karen Rollitt National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa PO Box 1467 Wellington 6011 New Zealand Telephone DD (+64) 4 4743099 fax: (+64) 4 4743042 email: Karen.Rollitt(a)natlib.govt.nz ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.natlib.govt.nz/ http://www.digitalnz.org/

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RDA Workshop Presentations and update
by Chris Todd 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

All the presentations from the March/April RDA workshops are available on the National Library's website at the following locations: Introduction http://www.natlib.govt.nz/catalogues/library-documents/rda-workshop FrrrBrrr : the Scottish play http://www.natlib.govt.nz/catalogues/library-documents/frbr RDA draft http://www.natlib.govt.nz/catalogues/library-documents/rda-final-draft RDA implementation http://www.natlib.govt.nz/catalogues/library-documents/rda-implementation In addition Brief outcomes of the March 2009 meeting of the Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA have been mounted on the JSC Web site: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/0903out.html For those who are interested in more detail, John Attig, the ALA representative on the JSC has put up some notes on his blog http://www.personal.psu.edu/jxa16/blogs/resource_description_and_access_ala… We are still waiting to see the online prototype for RDA and will send a message out to this list when it becomes available Regards Chris Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Resending CatSIG 2009 AGM & reports
by Sarah Allnutt 07 Oct '09

07 Oct '09

Hi all Sorry if you couldn't open the previous email's attachments. Removing the CatSIG logo from the documents has resulted in them being a much smaller size! Hopefully it will be easier this time around ... --Sarah —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The CatSIG AGM will be held at the LIANZA conference on Monday 12 October, at 5.30 pm. As at previous conferences the CatSIG AGM is a chance to socialise with fellow cataloguers and meet some committee members. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the implementation of RDA in New Zealand. Everyone is welcome. CatSIG membership is not necessary and you do not need to be registered for the conference (however, if not registered, you may not attend other conference sessions, social events or enter the exhibition area). CatSIG is also looking for new committee members. Being a committee member is a good way to become involved in a professional development activity, and does not involve a huge time commitment. Please contact convenor Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz for more information. The agenda for the meeting is attached, along with the annual Convenor's and Treasurer's reports. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt CatSIG Secretary

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CatSIG AGM 2009
by Sarah Allnutt 07 Oct '09

07 Oct '09

The CatSIG AGM will be held at the LIANZA conference on Monday 12 October, at 5.30 pm. As at previous conferences the CatSIG AGM is a chance to socialise with fellow cataloguers and meet some committee members. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the implementation of RDA in New Zealand. Everyone is welcome. CatSIG membership is not necessary and you do not need to be registered for the conference (however, if not registered, you may not attend other conference sessions, social events or enter the exhibition area). CatSIG is also looking for new committee members. Being a committee member is a good way to become involved in a professional development activity, and does not involve a huge time commitment. Please contact convenor Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz for more information. The agenda for the meeting is attached, along with the annual Convenor's and Treasurer's reports. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt CatSIG Secretary

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New issue of Catapult - CatSIG's quarterly newsletter
by Sarah Allnutt 25 Sep '09

25 Sep '09

The September 2009 issue of Catapult can now be viewed on the LIANZA website http://www.lianza.org.nz/community/cat-sig/catapult.html Thanks to the team at the National Library of New Zealand who put this issue together. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt (Secretary) on behalf of CatSIG Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com

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Maori Subject Headings Blog - Final Call
by Kim Gutchlag 24 Sep '09

24 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, Tomorrow (Friday the 25th) is the last day for comments on the Maori Subject Headings blog. (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far - the response has been great and it's looking really exciting for the workshop at the LIANZA Conference. As well as the Conference workshop, we thought it would be fun if people interested in the Maori Subject Headings got together in SOL Square for dinner on the Tuesday night. If you are interested in this can you please email Charlotte Stretton (charlotte.stretton(a)natlib.govt.nz) so we can get some idea of numbers and make a booking. Thanks again for the amazing response to the blog, and we look forward to seeing you in Christchurch. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte, Teri, Anahera me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.] Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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Notice of CatSIG 2009 AGM
by Sarah Allnutt 22 Sep '09

22 Sep '09

The CatSIG AGM will be held at the LIANZA conference on Monday 12 October, at 5.30 pm. The agenda will be distributed to all CatSIG members closer to the time. As at previous conferences the CatSIG AGM is a chance to socialise with fellow cataloguers and meet some committee members. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the implementation of RDA in New Zealand. Everyone is welcome. CatSIG membership is not necessary and you do not need to be registered for the conference (however, if not registered, you may not attend other conference sessions, social events or enter the exhibition area). CatSIG is also looking for new committee members. Being a committee member is a good way to become involved in a professional development activity, and does not involve a huge time commitment. Please contact convenor Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz for more information. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt CatSIG Secretary catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com

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Maori Subject Headings blog - final question
by Charlotte Stretton 20 Sep '09

20 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, The final question is now up on the Maori Subject Headings blog (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) Question 4 is: How can users of the Maori Subject Headings share information about what they've been doing, problems they've encountered and solutions they've found? You don't need to sign up for anything, just hit the "leave a comment" box and you're ready to go. And if you've still got something to say about questions 1, 2 or 3, don't forget you can still add to those too. This is your last chance to put your thoughts out to the community before the LIANZA workshop. This Friday 25 September we will close off all comments to the blog so we can prepare for the workshop session in Christchurch. We've had some really good dialogue so far, so please keep it coming and encourage others to join in! Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.]

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Maori Subject Headings Blog - penultimate question!
by Kim Gutchlag 13 Sep '09

13 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, We've had some really thought-provoking comments to the first two questions - please keep it coming! The third question is now up on the Maori Subject Headings blog (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) and we're keen to hear your thoughts on this one. Question 3 is: How are we going to support and encourage usage, for example, for librarians with limited or no te reo? You don't need to sign up for anything, just hit the "leave a comment" box and you're ready to go. And if you've still got something to say about questions 1 or 2, don't forget you can add to those too. This is your chance to share your ideas and thoughts for the future of the Maori Subject Headings, so don't miss out. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.] Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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TMQ cataloguing workshops reminder
by Sarah Allnutt 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

A reminder that CatSIG will be hosting another round of TMQ workshops in September and October 2009. There are still a few places available for Book Blitz 1 in Auckland, and Book Blitz 2 in Wellington and Dunedin. .................................................................................................................................................................................. Book Blitz 1 (4 days) A beginner’s workshop on bibliographic description, providing access points, and copy cataloging. Covers the "easy" cataloguing rules. Highly valuable for experienced copy-cataloguers, and those with some experience in original cataloguing. Auckland October 20-23, Waitemata Room, Auckland City Libraries, 44-46 Lorne St. Prices (excluding GST): CatSIG members $600 LIANZA members $700 Other $850 *Please note that a textbook is required for this course: “Cataloging with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz (2006 cumulation) Chicago: ALA. ISBN 978-0-8389-0935-5 (NZ$150 + $10 p&p). The price of this workshop is currently discounted to accommodate participants' buying of the textbook. Book Blitz 2 (2 days) For cataloguers with some experience, this course covers the more complex cataloguing rules, including parallel titles, part titles, confusing statements of responsibility, series, name headings, and uniform title headings. Participants are expected to have completed Book Blitz One, and will need to re-use the textbook for the course. Wellington September 24-25, National Library Conference Room, cnr Aitken & Molesworth Sts. Dunedin October 5-6, Dunedin Public Libraries, 230 Moray Pl. Prices (excluding GST): CatSIG members $400 LIANZA members $500 Other $650 ....................................................... These are intensive courses, all designed to present the material in a manner that will make it easier for participants to learn and develop their cataloguing skills. All workshops are presented by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information about each course see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please email enquiries to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com To register, please fill out the following details and send to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG member (or wish to join): Y/N LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): *Attendees can use their organisation's LIANZA membership (1 registration per organisation) I/we will be attending (name of course): Special dietary requirements? Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt (CatSIG Secretary)

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Maori Subject Headings Blog - new week, new question
by Kim Gutchlag 06 Sep '09

06 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, We had a great first week, with some really thoughtful comments on question 1 (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) - thanks to everyone who contributed. Question 2 is now up, ready and waiting for your thoughts, comments and ideas. Question 2 is: How can the library community support and sustain the ongoing development of the Maori Subject Headings? If you missed out on Question 1, don't worry - you can still add your thoughts and comments there too. You don't need to sign up for anything, just hit the "leave a comment" box and you're ready to go. Remember, this is your chance to share your ideas and thoughts for the future of the Maori Subject Headings, so don't miss out. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.]

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In search of spare copies of DDC
by Cossham, Amanda 31 Aug '09

31 Aug '09

[Apologies for cross-posting] Got any older copies of DDC - 20th or 21st edition - that are surplus to requirements? I have 64 students in my cataloguing class this semester (a record!) and we are short of copies of DDC. If any library has any that they no longer require, the students and I would be most grateful if we could have them - either as a long-term loan (until mid November) or permanently. The Open Polytechnic library has 29 sets, and some students use their own libraries' copies, but there is still a short-fall. Regards Amanda Amanda Cossham Principal Lecturer, Information and Library Studies Open Polytechnic Kuratini Tuwhera 0508 650 200 extension 5518 Or (04) 913 5518 (Wellington callers) Fax: (04) 560 5727 Email: Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz "In response to your question 'What is worth doing, and what is worth having?' I would like to say simply this. It is worth doing nothing and having a rest." Michael Leunig, The Curly Pyjama Letters

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Maori Subject Headings blog - join the discussion
by Kim Gutchlag 31 Aug '09

31 Aug '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, The first question is now up on the Maori Subject Headings blog (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) ready and waiting for your thoughts, comments and ideas. Question 1 is: What are librarians trying to achieve with Maori Subject Headings? You don't need to sign up for anything, just hit the "leave a comment" box and you're ready to go. To see the comments so far, click on the link Question 1 (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com/1455.html) This is your chance to share your ideas and thoughts for the future of the Maori Subject Headings, so don't miss out. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.] Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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Maori Subject Headings Update and blog
by Kim Gutchlag 27 Aug '09

27 Aug '09

Apologies for cross-posting Tena koutou katoa, The Maori Subject Headings Working Party met for the second time this year on 6 & 7 August. As planned at the May meeting, the group focused on some new headings requested in the area of health. There is one more meeting of the group planned before Christmas and the thesaurus will be updated with all 2009 changes in early 2010. At the 2009 LIANZA Conference there will be a workshop looking at the future development of the headings. We really want to generate some discussion so we've set up a blog to ask for your opinions on some of the big issues. Whether you are coming to Conference or not, we'd love to hear your thoughts, so please have a read and join the discussion by posting your comments and questions. Starting Monday 31st there will be a new question each week for four weeks, so spread the word, join in, and have your say. You can read the background information here: http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com/ Bookmark it today!! Na reira, na tou rourou, na taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi, Na matou o Nga Upoko Tukutuku, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku We apologise for the lack of macrons- these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software. Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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Te Puna monthly reports
by Gail Clark 26 Aug '09

26 Aug '09

Good afternoon cataloguers, Do any of your libraries notify Te Puna of your additions and deletions by monthly report? Our LMS is Horizon, and I believe that none of the other NZ Horizon libraries do this. But I am hoping that even though your LMS may not be Horizon, that the process will be similar enough to give us some clues as to how we can do this on Horizon. Much appreciated Gail Clark Senior Operations Librarian Upper Hutt City Library Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 5140. Ph. (04) 527 2169 ext 437 Fax: (04) 527 2159 Email: Gail.Clark(a)uhcc.govt.nz Visit our website at www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz <http://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz> www.upperhuttcity.com <http://www.upperhuttcity.com> "A great place to live" This email is intended only for the named recipient in this message and the information contained in it is confidential, maybe copyright and or legally privileged. If you are not the named recipient you must not use, read, distribute or copy it, please call the sender immediately on 04 527 2169 and erase the message and any attachments. Nothing in this e-mail message constitutes a designation of an information system for the purposes of section 11(a) of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002. You agree that if you respond to this e-mail, the time of receipt will be when the message actually comes to the attention of the addressee. All incoming e-mail messages are scanned for content and viruses and cleared by the Mxtreme Email Security System at the Upper Hutt City Council. This could result in the deletion of a legitimate e-mail before it is read by its intended recipient at Council. Please tell us if you have concerns about this automatic filtering. Thank you

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CatSIG LIANZA conference sponsorship
by Sarah Allnutt 24 Aug '09

24 Aug '09

Would you like to attend this year's LIANZA conference - for free?? CatSIG, LIANZA's Cataloguing Special Interest Group, is offering sponsorship for one member to attend the LIANZA Conference 2009, He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. The conference will be held at the Christchurch Convention Centre, from Monday 12th to Wednesday 14th October. Sponsorship will cover the registration fee and up to $500 for travel and accommodation costs. To apply, please write 1-2 paragraphs stating your reasons for applying for sponsorship, the year you last attended a LIANZA conference, your background and work experience, and the insights and learning you expect to gain from attending. You should also provide written confirmation from your employer that, if successful, you will be given leave to attend. You must be a CatSIG member to apply (or be willing to become one). Consideration will be given to the following criteria: * How you and/or your organisation would benefit professionally from attendance * Evidence of enthusiasm, commitment and passion for cataloguing * Difficulty of attending the conference without sponsorship The successful applicant will be required to write a short report which will be included in Catapult - CatSIG's quarterly newsletter. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close 14 September 2009.

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The Marc of Quality (TMQ) cataloguing workshops
by Sarah Allnutt 29 Jul '09

29 Jul '09

A reminder that CatSIG will be holding another round of TMQ workshops in September and October 2009. *If you would like to attend Book Blitz 1 or 2 in Wellington, please register by August 8 2009. *If you would like to attend Book Blitz 1 in Auckland or Book Blitz 2 in Dunedin, please register by September 25 2009. This will enable us to finalise a suitable room, catering requirements, etc. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Book Blitz 1 (4 days) A beginner’s workshop on bibliographic description, providing access points, and copy cataloging. Covers the "easy" cataloguing rules. Highly valuable for experienced copy-cataloguers, and those with some experience in original cataloguing. Wellington September 8-11, Mercure Hotel Wellington, 345 The Terrace. Auckland October 20-23, Waitemata Room, Auckland City Libraries, 44-46 Lorne St. Prices (excluding GST): CatSIG members $600 LIANZA members $700 Other $850 *Please note that a textbook is required for this course: “Cataloging with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz (2006 cumulation) Chicago: ALA. ISBN 978-0-8389-0935-5 (NZ$150 + $10 p&p). The price of this workshop is currently discounted to accommodate participants' buying of the textbook. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Book Blitz 2 (2 days) For cataloguers with some experience, this course covers more complex cataloguing rules, including parallel titles, part titles, confusing statements of responsibility, series, name headings, and uniform title headings. Participants are expected to have completed Book Blitz One, and will need to re-use the textbook for the course. Wellington September 24-25, National Library Conference Room, cnr Aitken & Molesworth Sts. Dunedin October 5-6, Dunedin Public Libraries, 230 Moray Pl. Prices (excluding GST): CatSIG members $400 LIANZA members $500 Other $650 ....................................................... These are intensive courses, all designed to present the material in a manner that will make it easier for participants to learn and develop their cataloguing skills. All workshops are presented by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information about each course see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please email enquiries to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com To register, please fill out the following details and send to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG member (or wish to join): Y/N LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): *Attendees can use their organisation's LIANZA membership I/we will be attending (name of course): Special dietary requirements? Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt (CatSIG Secretary)

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The Marc of Quality cataloguing workshops 2009
by Sarah Allnutt 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

CatSIG is pleased to announce another series of The Marc of Quality cataloguing workshops in August and September 2009. This year we are offering: Book Blitz 1 (4 days) A beginner’s workshop on bibliographic description, providing access points, and copy cataloging. Covers the "easy" cataloguing rules. *Please note that a textbook is required for this course: “Cataloging with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz. Chicago: ALA, 2004. ISBN 0-8389-0884-5 (approx. NZ$120) Auckland October 20-23, Waitemata Room, Auckland City Libraries, 44-46 Lorne St. Wellington September 8-11 (Location to be confirmed) Prices (excluding GST): CatSIG members $600 LIANZA members $700 Other $850 Book Blitz 2 (2 days) For cataloguers with some experience, this course covers more complex cataloguing rules, including parallel titles, part titles, confusing statements of responsibility, series, name headings, and uniform title headings. Wellington September 24-25, National Library conference room, Cnr Aitken & Molesworth Sts. Dunedin October 5-6, Dunedin Public Libraries, 230 Moray Pl. Prices (excluding GST): CatSIG members $400 LIANZA members $500 Other $650 These are intensive courses, all designed to present the material in a manner that will make it easier for participants to learn and develop their cataloguing skills. All workshops are presented by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information about each course see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please email enquiries to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com To register, please fill out the following details and send to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG member (or wish to join): Y/N LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): *Attendees can use their organisation's LIANZA membership I/we will be attending (name of course): If attending Book Blitz 1 in Wellington: Do you require accommodation? Y/N Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt (CatSIG Secretary)

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Fwd: [RDA-L] JSC news June 2009
by Chris Todd 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Just received this morning. This is the first time there's been a month identified for the release of RDA. Please note the changed website for the JSC Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz >>> Nathalie Schulz <N.Schulz(a)BTOPENWORLD.COM> 23/06/2009 7:16 p.m. >>> News from the Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA: * Finalization of RDA text The RDA text was handed to the co-publishers on schedule on 22 June. RDA is scheduled to be released at the end of November 2009. * New Chair Alan Danskin will be the JSC Chair from 1 July 2009. Danskin is the Metadata and Bibliographic Standards Coordinator at the British Library. During July, the JSC Secretariat will move to the British Library: jscsecretary(a)bl.uk * Web site The JSC Web site has moved to http://www.rda-jsc.org/ There are redirections in place from the old site to pages on the new site explaining the change. Nathalie Schulz Secretary, JSC N.Schulz(a)btopenworld.com

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Fwd: [rdaaust] U.S. National Libraries test plan for RDA
by Chris Todd 16 Jun '09

16 Jun '09

This message has just come through from the ACOC list on RDA >>> Deirdre Kiorgaard <Dkiorgaa(a)nla.gov.au> 16/06/2009 11:09 a.m. >>> Information about the U.S. National Libraries test plan for RDA is available from http://www.loc.gov/bibliographic-future/rda/. The site has recently been updated with a list of the U.S. National libraries test partners. There are no plans to formally test RDA in Australia and New Zealand. An update on preparation for the implementation of RDA in Australia and New Zealand will be available later this year. Cheers, Deirdre Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative to the JSC Director, Serials Collection Management and Standards National Library of Australia Parkes, ACT 2600 Ph 02 62621327

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FW: OCLC offers free webinar on parallel records
by Ksenija Obradovic 10 Jun '09

10 Jun '09

FYI - OCLC webinar on records for the same manifestation but cataloged in different languages (e.g. English and German). Ksenija Obradovic Cataloguing Manager Te Tumu Herenga The University of Auckland Library Private Bag 92019 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142 New Zealand Telephone (649) 373-7599 ext 85797 Fax (649) 373-7401 http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz _______________________________________________________________________ From: OCLC [mailto:oclc@oclc.org] Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2009 6:24 a.m. To: Ksenija Obradovic Subject: OCLC offers free webinar on parallel records View as Web page | Manage my e-mail subscriptions | Forward to a friend OCLC Updates and Special Offers: Cataloging and Metadata OCLC offers free webinar on parallel records Join us for a free, live webinar on the topic of parallel records. Parallel records are records for the same manifestation but cataloged in different languages that reside parallel to each other in WorldCat. Join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, from 4:00-5:00 PM EDT or on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, from 10:00-11:00 AM EDT to learn more about parallel records. In the event that you're not able to attend, the sessions will be recorded and one of them will be made available on the Web. Register to attend the June 17 session (https://www3.oclc.org/app/request/bin/request.asp?specialCode=ParallelRec09…) or the June 23 session (https://www3.oclc.org/app/request/bin/request.asp?specialCode=ParallelRec09…) and we will email you the access codes for the session. All you will need to attend is a Web browser. Audio will be provided through your Web browser-you'll need speakers or headphones connected to your workstation. Audio is also available via conference call. We hope you can join us! Cynthia M. Whitacre Manager, WorldCat Quality & Partner Content Dept. OCLC 800-848-5878, ext. 6183 (US and Canada) 614-764-6183 (direct and international) whitacrc(a)oclc.org

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RDA Update
by Chris Todd 05 Jun '09

05 Jun '09

Here are a few notes about RDA-related activities that might be of interest. 1. The following message from Marjorie Bloss, the RDA Project Manager, was posted on RDA-L a couple of days ago: The RDA text is still being finalized. Tom Delsey remains as the editor through June 2009. The RDA Secretary is working on a document that identifies a number of differences between AACR2 and RDA. Once this has been reviewed by the JSC, it will be posted to the JSC website. We'll make sure we announce its availability on both AutoCat and RDA-L . 2. The process of selecting libraries to participate in the evaluation of RDA is complete (or almost complete). The following information was sent to the Autocat list The US National Libraries RDA Test Steering Committee has notified all test applicants of whether they were selected to participate in the formal test project. Our intention was to email all applicants, selected or not, because we really appreciate everyone's interest. There were more than 90 applications and we could only select 21 to participate as formal test partners. Our public announcement is delayed until next Monday, June 1, to allow one selected participant time to confirm that it can participate. 3. The following message from the Australian Committee on Cataloguing was also received recently Dear Colleagues, The Australian Committee on Cataloguing (ACOC) is planning to hold a major seminar on the implementation of Resource Description and Access (RDA) during 2010. As a consequence we have decided not to hold a seminar in 2009. We hope that this early notice will enable you to plan to attend the seminar in 2010. Further information about the seminar will be announced early next year. Further information about RDA is posted regularly on the Australian RDA discussion email list. Details of how to subscribe to the list, and other information about RDA, is available on the ACOC web site at: http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/rda.html Regards, Ebe Kartus ACOC Chair For more general information about RDA please see the RDA website at http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/jsc/index.html Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Update from the Maori Subject Headings Working Party
by Charlotte Stretton 22 May '09

22 May '09

Tena tatou katoa E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga kaitiaki taonga katoa o Aotearoa, nei ra he maioha na matou o te komiti whiriwhiri o Nga Upoko Tukutuku. The Maori Subject Headings Working Party met in Wellington on the 14th and 15th of May. This was the first meeting of this group, and for some members the first time they had been involved in the process. Over the two days the group identified a number of requested topics that they will work towards completing for the next upgrade of the thesaurus, currently scheduled for early 2010. These topics fell generally within the areas of ora, tangata and takaro. There will also be some ongoing discussion about the best treatment of the concepts around cultural identity and occupations which proved difficult to fit into the current structure. Additionally, some work was begun on resolving issues with existing headings: adding scope notes/whakamarama where they had been omitted, clarifying ambiguous references, correcting spelling errors and adding new references. Further work remains to be done on these reported issues, but a good start was made on the list. We will send out a notification once these corrections are available on the thesaurus. The team will meet twice more in 2009 to continue this work. Na Charlotte matou ko te komiti whiriwhiri o Nga Upoko Tukutuku Please excuse the lack of macrons in this email, these have been intentionally omitted to avoid technical issues with some mail clients. Charlotte Stretton Cataloguing 2 Team Leader Content Services National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa P.O. Box 1467 Wellington, New Zealand charlotte.stretton(a)natlib.govt.nz Ph: (04) 4743000 x8802

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CatSIG 2009 study sponsorships - successful applicants
by Sarah Allnutt 07 May '09

07 May '09

This year CatSIG offered two sponsorship opportunities for people taking part in cataloguing study. We are delighted to announce Alan Seaton as the recipient of the Victoria University INFO 546 Bibliographic Organisation sponsorship, and Raewyn Paewai as the recipient of the Open Polytechnic 72272 Cataloguing and Classification sponsorship. CatSIG will reimburse the course fees for Alan and Raewyn once they have completed the papers. Thank you to everyone who applied. The quality of applications was very high, and it was very difficult to make a final decision. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt CatSIG secretary on behalf of CatSIG

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AUCKLAND - TLS Senior Cataloguer Deadline Extended
by acle＠ihug.co.nz 05 May '09

05 May '09

THE DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 8 MAY. PLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION. Are you an experienced, qualified cataloguer who is looking to make a shift into an exciting business environment? Have you worked as a cataloguer doing original and copy cataloguing of both books and non-book materials, in a public library context, for at least five years? Are you able to take a leadership role within a cataloguing team? Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a can-do attitude to problem solving? Are you enthusiastic, flexible and enjoy a challenge? TLS (Total Library Solutions – http://www.tlsnz.co.nz) is one of New Zealand’s leading library suppliers. They are well established in the New Zealand market providing outsourced cataloguing services to a wide range of public libraries. Their senior cataloguer is moving on, and they are seeking the right person to help provide and develop this service. This is a full-time (5 days a week, no evening or weekend work required) position, starting at the beginning of July. The office is located in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore, close to the Northern and Upper Harbour Motorways. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. Applications, including a letter of application, a full CV, and the names and contact details (phone/email) of two professional referees, should be emailed to Lynley Stone at lynley(a)informationworkshop.com by 5pm Friday 8 May 2009. For a position description, more information or to arrange a telephone conversation, please email Lynley. Lynley Stone The Information Workshop Services for the information professions Email: lynley(a)informationworkshop.com

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Nga Upoko Tukutuku/Maori Subject Headings
by Kim Gutchlag 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Nga Upoko Tukutuku/Maori Subject Headings E nga Matawaka o te motu tena koutou katoa. After some unexpected delays, we are pleased to announce that the Working Party will once again be actively expanding the thesaurus of Nga Upoko Tukutuku. The Working Party for 2009 is made up of the following members: Charlotte Stretton, Project Leader (National Library of New Zealand) Robyn East (National Library of New Zealand) Judy Keats (National Library of New Zealand) Jacinta Paranihi (National Library of New Zealand) Ann Reweti (Wellington City Libraries) Rangiiria Hedley (Auckland War Memorial Museum) Raewyn Paewai (Manukau Libraries) We are grateful for the many suggestions for new terms submitted by libraries from around New Zealand via our contact address (reo(a)natlib.govt.nz) and have plenty to work on. The team will be working with these suggestions and we are planning the next release for early 2010. The first meeting of the Working Party will be held in May. We have some technical difficulties with displaying macrons in email, so please excuse their absence. Noho ora mai, na Kim matou ko Charlotte me to ropu o Nga Upoko Tukutuku. Kim Gutchlag Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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Reminder - Vacancy - Senior Cataloguer Auckland
by Lynley Stone 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

A REMINDER - ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE APPLICATIONS CLOSE. PLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION. Are you an experienced, qualified cataloguer who is looking to make a shift into an exciting business environment? Have you worked as a cataloguer doing original and copy cataloguing of both books and non-book materials, in a public library context, for at least five years? Are you able to take a leadership role within a cataloguing team? Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a can-do attitude to problem solving? Are you enthusiastic, flexible and enjoy a challenge? TLS (Total Library Solutions - http://www.tlsnz.co.nz) is one of New Zealand's leading library suppliers. They are well established in the New Zealand market providing outsourced cataloguing services to a wide range of public libraries. Their senior cataloguer is moving on, and they are seeking the right person to help provide and develop this service. This is a full-time (5 days a week, no evening or weekend work required) position, starting at the beginning of July. The office is located in Albany on Auckland's North Shore, close to the Northern and Upper Harbour Motorways. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. Applications, including a letter of application, a full CV, and the names and contact details (phone/email) of two professional referees, should be emailed to Lynley Stone at lynley(a)informationworkshop.com by 5pm Monday 4 May 2009. For a position description, more information or to arrange a telephone conversation, please email Lynley. Lynley Stone The Information Workshop Services for the information professions Email: lynley(a)informationworkshop.com

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TMQ 2009 workshops - survey
by Sarah Allnutt 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

The CatSIG committee has created a short online survey in order to gauge interest in The Marc of Quality cataloguing workshops for 2009. If you are thinking about attending a workshop this year, please follow this link to complete the survey: http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=f23c449d-b436-4664-ae19-5f3557966… The survey is anonymous as we are just looking for interest at this stage. For more information about the workshops see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html We greatly appreciate your feedback - thank you. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt - CatSIG Secretary on behalf of CatSIG.

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Cataloguing study sponsorship: Final reminder
by Sarah Allnutt 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

**Please note - closing date for applications is 31st March 2009** Are you thinking about studying in 2009? You may be currently completing a library qualification or looking for professional development opportunities. CatSIG is pleased to announce two sponsorship opportunities in the following courses: INFO 546 - Bibliographic Organisation Creation of bibliographic records for library resources, including: original cataloguing using AACR2, MARC, DDC, LCSH; cataloguing digital resources using metadata schemes such as the Dublin Core; evaluation of bibliographic utilities as sources for copy cataloguing; and managing cataloguing operations. Course runs in Trimester 2 (July to October) 2009 at Victoria University, Wellington. Students can study on campus or by distance. This paper can be completed as part of a Victoria University qualification, or as a single Certificate of Proficiency (COP). The COP is suitable for * graduate librarians and information professionals wishing to update their professional knowledge, or extend it into fresh areas of information management. * graduates who are considering entry to the profession and want to experience postgraduate learning. Acceptance is dependent on applicants holding a university degree/appropriate library qualification or extensive experience. For more information about the course see http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/546-details.aspx For more information about the (MLIS) programme, including enrolment information: http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/ CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (domestic: $945.00) 72272 - Cataloguing and Classification This course builds on and enhances library skills by introducing you to the principles and practice of cataloguing and classification. It is designed to enable you to apply international standards in the creation of catalogue records. You will also be able to analyse the international standards and to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues affecting cataloguing and catalogue management. This course is run by the Open Polytechnic from 20 July 2009 and is a distance learning course. For more information see http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/courses/72272 Pre-requisites: 72171 Library Systems and Processes or equivalent knowledge and experience. CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $560.00) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... * You do not have to be a CatSIG or LIANZA member to apply. * CatSIG cannot guarantee entry into these courses. Our selection of a student is conditional on their acceptance into either course. Applicants should ensure they have the correct pre-requisites before applying. * CatSIG will confirm sponsorship to the successful applicant when they have been selected for the course. The applicant will have responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial fees payment. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicant has completed and passed the course. In your application to CatSIG (1-2 paragraphs) please state which course you are applying for, give a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the desired cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz

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VSA position: Library Systems Adviser, Cambodia
by Chris Todd 25 Feb '09

25 Feb '09

Please excuse cross-posting Assist the National Library of Cambodia (NLC) with the use of its collections through offering and promoting a greater range of services. The NLC originally established in 1924 by the French colonial administration, and re-opened in 1980 after the Khmer Rouge genocide, is currently struggling to improve its services with a small number of professionally qualified staff and scarce resources. The Library is looking for an experienced Library Adviser to mentor and support its staff to use a newly installed electronic library system, to publish a National Bibliography of Cambodia and to improve the content of its website. This is a two-year assignment. The VSA website has recently undergone a revamp and assignment descriptions can now be downloaded straight from their website. http://www.vsa.org.nz/volunteer/vacancies/index.html I was a volunteer at the National Library of Cambodia in 2006 and am in regular contact with the current volunteer. If anyone is interested in more information about living in Phnom Penh or about the Library itself, please feel free to contact me. Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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help for Auckland hospice
by C S 22 Feb '09

22 Feb '09

forwarded on behalf of:"Ecie Hursthouse" <eciely(a)gmail.com> A friend sent me your contact details found via the LIANZA website. I was wondering if you would kindly post the message below to CATSIG members or to other list-servs that may be helpful. Hi Auckland cataloguers The Amitabha hospice is a volunteer service to all areas within Auckland. Please see link to our service http://www.amitabhahospice.org/ "Following the World Health Organization's guidelines for palliative care, the NZ Palliative Care Strategy and the NZ Cancer Strategy for Palliative Care, we provide free practical help and companionship for those with progressive degenerative conditions / terminal illness with specially trained volunteers". We rely on grants and donations to provide our service hence our request to members of your organisation.. We have a small library of about 600 books and would very much appreciate it - if there is any cataloguer or retired cataloguer out there who would be interested in a volunteer project of cataloguing our small library. Or advising us the best way to catalogue our library. The library is situated at 44 Powell Street Avondale Auckland. Ideally we would like the catalogue accessible from the Internet so that once set up new books can be added from a volunteer's home. Looking forward to a reply from you. Thanking you for your kindness. Ecie Hursthouse Managing Director Easy recipes for Christmas entertaining on Yahoo!Xtra Lifestyle- http://nz.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food-recipes

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Fwd: help for hospice in Auckland
by Chris Todd 22 Feb '09

22 Feb '09

Hi Auckland cataloguers The Amitabha hospice is a volunteer service to all areas within Auckland. Please see link to our service http://www.amitabhahospice.org/ "Following the World Health Organization's guidelines for palliative care, the NZ Palliative Care Strategy and the NZ Cancer Strategy for Palliative Care, we provide free practical help and companionship for those with progressive degenerative conditions / terminal illness with specially trained volunteers". We rely on grants and donations to provide our service hence our request to members of your organisation.. *We have a small library of about 600 books and would very much appreciate it - if there is any cataloguer or retired cataloguer out there who would be interested in a volunteer project of cataloguing our small library. Or advising us the best way to catalogue our library. The library is situated at 44 Powell Street Avondale Auckland. Ideally we would like the catalogue accessible from the Internet so that once set up new books can be added from a volunteer's home.* Looking forward to a reply from you. Thanking you for your kindness Ecie Hursthouse Managing Director Ecie Hursthouse <eciely(a)gmail.com>

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FW: OCLC Expert Community Experiment
by Ksenija Obradovic 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

FYI - latest OCLC news Ksenija Obradovic Cataloguing Manager Te Tumu Herenga The University of Auckland Library Private Bag 92019 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142 New Zealand Telephone (649) 373-7599 ext 85797 Fax (649) 373-7401 http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz ________ OCLC announces Expert Community Experiment In response to requests from the cataloging community, OCLC is introducing the Expert Community Experiment, which enables OCLC members to make more changes to WorldCat records. During the Experiment, OCLC libraries with full-level cataloging authorizations will have the ability to improve and upgrade WorldCat master bibliographic records. The additional capabilities provided by the Experiment are an expansion of those that have been available through various database enrichment programs since 1991. The Experiment begins in February 2009 and will last six months. Introductory Web information sessions will be held throughout February for those interested in participating in the Experiment. OCLC hopes that these changes will result in more corrections and additions to master bibliographic records and more timely actions to correct record problems. The Experiment is inspired by long-standing requests from members to be able to do more-and more immediate-upgrading of WorldCat records. The Experiment also allows OCLC to test a "social cataloging" model involving the existing community of cataloging experts who have built WorldCat record-by-record over the past four decades. Interest in such an experiment has grown with the launch of WorldCat Local and with the popularity of other socially cooperative ventures, such as Wikipedia. http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/catalog/quality/expert/default.htm

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RDA Workshops
by Chris Todd 09 Feb '09

09 Feb '09

RDA (Resource Description and Access) workshop LIANZA is offering these workshops in partnership with the National Library of New Zealand, CatSig, The Open Polytechnic and Victoria University of Wellington. Workshop description Resource Description and Access (RDA) the new cataloguing standard and successor to AACR, is due for release in late 2009, signalling a new direction for cataloguing rules and catalogue records. This workshop aims to prepare cataloguers for RDA by presenting the following content: ● background and development of RDA ● introduction to FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) and (briefly) FRAD (Functional Requirements for Authority Data), the conceptual models that underpin RDA ● examination of the RDA draft highlighting key changes from AACR ● MARC and RDA ● RDA implementation - including timelines for publication and implementation as well as library systems Presenters Chris Todd, Janess Stewart and Charlotte Stretton are cataloguing team leaders at the National Library of New Zealand. All three have been monitoring the development of RDA and are reviewing the final draft. Two National Library staff will be present at each workshop. Additionally, Amanda Cossham from the Open Polytechnic will be presenting at the Christchurch and Dunedin workshops. A senior lecturer from the Library and Information Management programme at VUW will present at the Palmerston North and Auckland workshops. All five presenters are likely to attend the Wellington workshop. Locations Workshops will be presented in Christchurch on Thursday 5th March http://www.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/calendar/viewevent.pl?id=463 Dunedin on Friday 6th March http://www.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/calendar/viewevent.pl?id=464 Wellington on Friday 13th March http://www.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/calendar/viewevent.pl?id=465 Palmerston North on Wednesday 25th March http://www.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/calendar/viewevent.pl?id=466 Auckland on Wednesday 1st April http://www.lianza.org.nz/cgi-bin/calendar/viewevent.pl?id=467 Workshop duration 9.30am - 4.00pm (includes lunch) Cost $65.00 (LIANZA member), $85.00 (non-member) Body of Knowledge area: If you are professionally registered don’t forget to record the workshop in your revalidation journal under BoK area 5 For general inquiries contact Maree Kibblewhite maree(a)lianza.org.nz For booking inquiries contact Anna O’Keefe anna(a)lianza.org.nz Maree Kibblewhite Professional Development Manager Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Level 7, 69 Boulcott Street PO Box 12-212, Wellington 6144 Tel: 04 473 5834 Fax: 04 499 1480 Email: maree(a)lianza.org.nz www.lianza.org.nz Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Cataloguing study - sponsorship opportunities
by Sarah Allnutt 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Are you thinking about studying in 2009? You may be currently completing a library qualification or looking for professional development opportunities. CatSIG is pleased to announce two sponsorship opportunities in the following cataloguing courses: ***INFO 546 - Bibliographic Organisation Creation of bibliographic records for library resources, including: original cataloguing using AACR2, MARC, DDC, LCSH; cataloguing digital resources using metadata schemes such as the Dublin Core; evaluation of bibliographic utilities as sources for copy cataloguing; and managing cataloguing operations. Course runs in Trimester 2 (July to October) 2009 at Victoria University, Wellington. Students can study on campus or by distance. This paper can be completed as part of the Masters of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) qualification, or as a single Certificate of Proficiency (COP). The COP is suitable for * graduate librarians and information professionals wishing to update their professional knowledge, or extend it into fresh areas of information management. * graduates who are considering entry to the profession and want to experience postgraduate learning. Acceptance is dependent on applicants holding a university degree/appropriate library qualification or extensive experience. For more information about the course see http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/546-details.aspx For more information about the MLIS programme, including enrolment information: http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/ CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (domestic: $945.00) .................................................. ***72272 Cataloguing and Classification This course builds on and enhances library skills by introducing you to the principles and practice of cataloguing and classification. It is designed to enable you to apply international standards in the creation of catalogue records. You will also be able to analyse the international standards and to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues affecting cataloguing and catalogue management. This course is run by the Open Polytechnic from 20 July 2009 and is a distance learning course. For more information see http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/courses/72272 Pre-requisites: 72171 Library Systems and Processes or equivalent knowledge and experience. CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $560.00) ................................................ * You do not have to be a CatSIG member to apply. * CatSIG cannot guarantee entry to these courses. Our selection of a student is conditional on their acceptance into either course. Applicants must ensure they have the correct pre-requisites before applying. * CatSIG will confirm sponsorship to the successful applicant when they have been selected for the course. The applicant will have responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial fees payment. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicant has completed and passed the course. In your application to CatSIG (1-2 paragraphs) please state which course you are applying for, give a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the desired cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close 31 March 2009.

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Alternative titles: On behalf of Linh Wong
by Nicky Dodwell 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Hi Everyone We seem to be receiving a few books with different titles, but they are essentially the same book. They have different places of publication, so that isn't the issue. We have been getting feedback from borrowers that they have already read the book, but the title was different. To show the different titles are the same item we have put added title entries for the alternate title on both bibliographic records, linking them that way. However, unless borrowers look on the catalogue, they won't be able to know the book in hand has been published under another title that they may have read recently. Can you please tell me how you have dealt and/or are dealing with this problem. Please respond directly to me: Linh.Wong(a)tauranga.govt.nz Thank you Linh Wong Cataloguer Tauranga City Libraries Tauranga New Zealand Phone: (07) 577 7223 E-mail: Linh.Wong(a)tauranga.govt.nz ********************************************************************* This e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you should notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. Making improper use of the information contained in this e-mail is prohibited and may expose you to legal challenge or penalties. Statements in this e-mail and any attachments do not necessarily reflect the views of the Tauranga City Council (TCC) The TCC takes extensive precautions with the aim of detecting and removing any virus or defects from its e-mail system but accepts no liability for loss or damage should this e-mail not be virus or defect free or should there be any errors in transmission. Please consider our environment... do you really need to print this email? **********************************************************************

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Constituency Review of RDA
by Chris Todd 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Greetings Cataloguers The following text is the comments sent to the Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA from Senior Cataloguers at the National Library. The final date for the submission of comments was February 2nd and comments received from the various constituents will be posted on the RDA website http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/jsc/rdafulldraft.html . The only other set of comments I'm aware of so far are those from Sweden, which are available at http://www.biblioteksforeningen.org/komm/katalog/pdf/sweden_comments%20on%2… RDA full draft - Constituency Review of full draft Comments from the National Library of New Zealand January 30 2009 The comments below reflect our views of the aspects of the draft we have been able to examine during the review period. We do not claim to have looked the entire draft in detail. 1. General Comments · We consider the overall structure of the draft to be sound. The basic division into attributes and relationships reinforces a useful way of thinking for cataloguers · At a general level we think we can work with these rules as currently written · The lack of references to principles except at the highest level is very disappointing and repeats a failing of AACR. We consider that this will limit the ability of cataloguers to deal with new situations and encourage a “case- law” rather than a principles-based approach to cataloguing · It seems that there is a requirement to record attributes and primary relationships for each of the Group 1 entities only when a work exists in more than one expression. Thus if there is only one expression of a work, there is no need to record a relationship between a manifestation and that expression, or between a manifestation and the work. Rules 0.6.5 and 17.3 plus the examples in Chapters 6,7, 17 and Appendix M have lead us to this conclusion, although there we could find no explicit statements to support our view. If recording primary relationships is not required, or not applicable, for a large percentage of resources, we consider that this should be clearly specified in RDA. We are also concerned at the impact this non-recording could have on the effective display and retrieval of bibliographic information in the longer term. · The use of controlled vocabularies is useful, but the use of “other” for new terms is not - it dates data very quickly and lends itself to local practice and workarounds. Better to have guidance on how and when to use a term that doesn’t appear in the list. 2. Specific Comments · 0.6 Core elements Language is not a core element at present. We would like to see it a core element as an attribute of expressions for the content types where language applies. At present it appears that language is only added when needed to distinguish entities or it could be that there is an implicit assumption that language will be part of an encoding standard. We consider language to be a fundamental element in fulfilment of the FRBR user tasks and therefore that it should be a core element in RDA. · Chapters 6 and 7 cover attributes of works and expressions. We cannot see the need for a structure that places some attributes of works in one chapter and other attributes in a different chapter (and similarly for expressions), particularly when individual rules do not always identify the entity to which the instruction applies, e.g. rule 7.11.2.1. · 6.3.1.3 - Form of work looks like an area where a defined list would be useful, taking into account the comment under above about the use of controlled vocabularies. It would be very easy to generate duplicate work records based on different terms for the same form without some kind of control. 3. Examples · 1.8.4. · The first example lacks a full reference to what appears on the source of information · The second example shows an unexplained (and unnecessary?) chang e of punctuation - from the use of a hyphen “1961-2” to the use of a slash “1961/1962” · 6.2.10.1 The King of the Hill example is poorly chosen. This episode title is also the title of a completely different television program. A different episode title would avoid this confusion. · 6.7.1.3 Form of Old English example does not match the form listed in ISO639-2 · 6.12.1.4 Form of Ancient Greek example does not match the form listed in ISO639-2 · 6.2.2.5. Exception. Anonymous works written in neither Greek nor in the preferred script of the agency. · The first 3 examples would be more explicit if the preferred language of the agency was stated. · The description of the final example should include both language and script preference of the agency to support the choice of title · 7.16.1.3. The example for a bibliography includes page numbers. If recording supplementary content is an expression-level attribute, pagination is not appropriate as this can change between manifestations of the same expression. Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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(no subject)
by Craig Turney 01 Feb '09

01 Feb '09

Unsubscribe Craig Turney Special Services Librarian Wellington Institute of Technology Private Bag 39803 WELLINGTON MAIL CENTRE Tel: 09 920 2783 Mob: 021 0434 797

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Advice on how to catalogue series
by Jill Jordan 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Hi, I'm the cataloguer at the Far North District Libraries and am struggling with the new series rules. Can anyone advise how the 490 and 8XX are to work? My understanding is that the 490 tag is not searchable. Therefore, an 8XX tag is used. Would this normally be an 800 with the author's name followed by the series title? When is an 830 tag used? What are you doing about a series that currently has 440 tag and new items come in for the same series? Are you changing all the 440s for that series to 490 and adding the appropriate 8XX tag? Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Jill Jordan Technical Services Librarian Procter Library 6 Cobham Road Kerikeri Ph: 4070781 Extension 6351

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Cataloguing study - sponsorship opportunities
by Sarah Allnutt 17 Dec '08

17 Dec '08

Are you thinking about studying in 2009? You may be currently completing a library qualification or looking for professional development opportunities. CatSIG is pleased to announce two sponsorship opportunities in the following cataloguing courses: ***INFO 546 - Bibliographic Organisation Creation of bibliographic records for library resources, including: original cataloguing using AACR2, MARC, DDC, LCSH; cataloguing digital resources using metadata schemes such as the Dublin Core; evaluation of bibliographic utilities as sources for copy cataloguing; and managing cataloguing operations. Course runs in Trimester 2 (July to October) 2009 at Victoria University, Wellington. Students can study on campus or by distance. This paper can be completed as part of the Masters of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) qualification, or as a single Certificate of Proficiency (COP). The COP is suitable for * graduate librarians and information professionals wishing to update their professional knowledge, or extend it into fresh areas of information management. * graduates who are considering entry to the profession and want to experience postgraduate learning. Acceptance is dependent on applicants holding a university degree/appropriate library qualification or extensive experience. For more information about the course see http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/546-details.aspx For more information about the (MLIS) programme, including enrolment information: http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mlis/ CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (domestic: $945.00) .................................................. ***72272 Cataloguing and Classification This course builds on and enhances library skills by introducing you to the principles and practice of cataloguing and classification. It is designed to enable you to apply international standards in the creation of catalogue records. You will also be able to analyse the international standards and to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues affecting cataloguing and catalogue management. This course is run by the Open Polytechnic from 20 July 2009 and is a distance learning course. For more information see http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/programmesandcourses/courses/72272 Pre-requisites: 72171 Library Systems and Processes or equivalent knowledge and experience. CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $560.00) ................................................ * You do not have to be a CatSIG member to apply. * CatSIG cannot guarantee entry to these courses. Our selection of a student is conditional on their acceptance into either course. Applicants must ensure they have the correct pre-requisites before applying. * CatSIG will confirm sponsorship to the successful applicant when they have been selected for the course. The applicant will have responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial fees payment. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicant has completed and passed the course. In your application to CatSIG (1-2 paragraphs) please state which course you are applying for, give a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the desired cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close 31 March 2008.

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Fwd: [rules] [ccda] RDA full draft
by Chris Todd 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

For those of you currently attempting to print out copies of the RDA full draft, this email from John Attig provides a very useful explanation of what has been happening behind the scenes. His final paragraph also suggests looking at the sample workflows and we will definitely be taking that advice here at the National Library. Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz >>> John Attig <jxa16(a)psulias.psu.edu> 20/11/2008 8:14 a.m. >>> There have been a lot of posts about the RDA Full Draft and I would like to clarify a few things and to make some recommendations. First, I sympathize with the problems that everyone is having downloading and printing the files. I had similar problems. With several of the longer files, I had to restart the download when it seemed to hang up. I saved the files to my hard drive before printing (others have suggested a CD). I had problems printing a fair number of pages in Chapters 6, 9 and 11; everything else seemed to print without problems. There were some pages that I had to print on other printers which (I suspect) had more memory. John offered some other suggestions. I apologize on behalf of the Co-Publishers for the unsatisfactory nature of the PDF files. The developers tried very hard to provide the text of RDA for this review in a version of the RDA software, so that you could see it as it was meant to be seen. It was only at the end of the day on November 6 that a decision was made that this would not be possible. At that point, some of the work may have been done on an output format for the PDF files, but none of them had yet been created. This was all done late in the process. The Joint Steering Committee no longer has direct control over the text of RDA. This is why the PDF files were posted on the rdaonline.org site and not on the JSC site. The final edits for the full draft were turned over to the developers by the JSC Editor early in September and the developers spent considerable time and effort to make all of the changes that the JSC had specified and to convert all of the data to XML format. The JSC has had no interaction with the text of RDA since September. Second, you will note in the cover letter ("Transfer of the draft text" at the bottom of page 1) that the process of converting the text to XML introduced a large number of typographical errors as described in the cover letter. In addition, the process of creating the PDF files introduced a number of additional typographical errors that are not present in the underlying XML data. If there had been sufficient time, both of these categories of error could have been eliminated; however, a decision was made that it was more important to get the text out for you to review than to make the text at this stage. A full and rigorous proofreading will take place before the final product is released and these errors will be eliminated. Although the cover letter suggests that you may report typographical errors, my advice is to try to ignore them and not to be distracted by incidental errors while you are reviewing the text for major problems. In general, I would advise that you approach this exercise with a great deal of patience and tolerance. We know that this is not an ideal situation, but the situation is what it is. The exercise at hand is to review the text looking for inconsistencies or other major problems that have not yet been identified. I hope that you can try to filter out the distractions caused by incidental errors and concentrate on larger issues. Third, Greta de Groat mentioned the sample workflow for monographs that is included among the supplementary files. I would urge that you look at this. In practice, RDA will not be used by reading through entire chapters, much less the entire text, but rather it will be used in a particular context to create particular bibliographic or authority records. We hope that RDA can be integrated by ILS vendors into their software so that the workforms that you use to create records can be linked to the appropriate RDA instructions. Another way in which RDA can be used in context is to follow a workflow such as those provided as samples. Users of the RDA online product will be able to use such workflows, to create their own, and to share workflows with other users. The workflow is another way of guiding you through the instructions to the particular sections of RDA that you will need to apply. Designing your own workflow for types of records you routinely create -- even if only a brief outline -- could be very helpful in your review of RDA. If there is anything else that I can help to clarify, please let me know. John Attig ALA Rep to the JSC

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FW: [ACAT] RDA full draft
by Christine Farley 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christine Farley Cataloguing Team, Collection Services Victoria University of Wellington Te Whare Wananga o te Upoko o te Ika a Maui email christine.farley(a)vuw.ac.nz phone 04-463-6095 URL <http://www.vuw.ac.nz/library/> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -----Original Message----- From: AUTOCAT [mailto:AUTOCAT@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Nathalie Schulz Sent: Tuesday, 18 November 2008 10:24 a.m. To: AUTOCAT(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: [ACAT] RDA full draft The full draft of RDA is now available for comment. Please see the following Web page for details on accessing the draft and making comments: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rdafulldraft.html Nathalie Schulz Secretary, JSC N.Schulz(a)btopenworld.com *********************************************************************** E-mail AUTOCAT listowners: autocat-request(a)listserv.syr.edu Search AUTOCAT archives: http://listserv.syr.edu/archives/autocat.html Selected AUTOCAT commands: http://www.cwu.edu/~dcc/Autocat/options.html By posting messages to AUTOCAT, the author does not cede copyright ***********************************************************************

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RDA costs
by Maureen Borkin 16 Nov '08

16 Nov '08

Good morning At Book Blitz III, Deborah Fritz mentioned that we should budget for the ongoing costs of RDA. Does anyone have an estimated figure for that? Maureen Borkin Cataloguing Librarian Kapiti Coast District Libraries Tel. 04 296 4649 Kapiti Coast District Council does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this e-mail or attached files. Internet communications are not secure; therefore the Council does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message or attached files. The content of this email may express the view of the author and not the official position of the Council. Kapiti Coast District Council may monitor and store all outgoing and incoming email traffic. This e-mail is subject to copyright. Except in reply to the author, no part of it should be reproduced, adapted or communicated without the written consent of the copywriter owner. If you have received this e-mail in error, please advise the sender immediately by return e-mail, or telephone the author and delete all copies. ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal #####################################################################################

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Query on name authority
by Chris Roberts 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Hi everybody I am trying to unpick some headings for the author/s Philip Holden, who on our merged catalogue has headings under no dates, 1937- and 1938-. On doing searches on LC Authorities and looking at the authority records we already have in place, I am beginning to feel a little confused, as the notes that have been added are a little ambiguous. Is anyone able to confirm to me that the Philip Holden who writes on NZ hunting also has written westerns under three known pseudonyms? I am reasonably sure I can eliminate the confusion between the 1938 and 1937 entries - they do appear to be the same person - because one has mention of a date incorrectly printed on a book jacket. Is this also 'our' NZ Philip Holden, the hunter, and has he also written titles on hunting in Australia? I started to do some searching on the net but got bogged down with entries from libraries and bookshops that didn't actually give me the information I need and figured there are quicker ways to do this. Chris Roberts, ALIANZA, RLIANZA District Cataloguer Rodney Libraries Contact numbers DDI (09) 427-3915 fax: (09) 427-3925 Roget's Thesaurus rules - OK, all right, very well, you bet, certainly. ##################################################################################### Disclaimer: The information in this electronic mail message is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the Addressee.Access to this internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error please notify us immediately. Rodney District Council accepts no responsibility for any effects this email message or attachments has on the recipient network or computer system. #####################################################################################

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FW: RDA full draft update
by Ksenija Obradovic 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

FYI - from rdaaust-l Ksenija -----Original Message----- From: Catherine Argus [mailto:cargus@nla.gov.au] Sent: Wednesday, 12 November 2008 11:46 a.m. To: rdaaust-l Subject: FW: RDA full draft update Dear colleagues I am forwarding the attached message with revised details for the release of the full draft of RDA. When the draft is released, we will confirm its availability on the list. Regards Catherine Argus ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Catherine Argus Manager, Bibliographic Standards & Strategy National Library of Australia Tel. (02) 6262 1044 Fax. (02) 6273 4322 email. cargus(a)nla.gov.au -----Original Message----- From: Resource Description and Access / Resource Description and Access [mailto:RDA-L@INFOSERV.NLC-BNC.CA] On Behalf Of Nathalie Schulz Sent: Wednesday, 12 November 2008 5:53 AM To: RDA-L(a)INFOSERV.NLC-BNC.CA Subject: [RDA-L] RDA full draft update Dear Colleagues, Due to complications in software development, the Committee of Principals has determined that the full draft of RDA will be issued in PDF files. It will be available on November 17, 2008. We will provide the appropriate URL for accessing the full draft at this time. We will also provide an update on the software as soon as possible. Nathalie Schulz, Secretary, JSC for the Committee of Principals

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Re: [CatSIG] Australian Nat Library RDA list
by Cossham, Amanda 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Thanks everyone. Sarah seemed to have had the most information in her welcome message (mine had the line across it but no other content and didn't even state the subscription email address) so I shall save her email to CatSIG for future reference. I guess we just wait with bated breath for the flood of excellent discussion following the pdfs next week. ;-) Regards Amanda Amanda Cossham Lecturer, Information and Library Studies Open Polytechnic Kuratini Tuwhera 0508 650 200 ext 5518 or (04) 913 5518 (Wellington callers) Fax: (04) 913 5727 Email: Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz "In response to your question 'What is worth doing, and what is worth having?' I would like to say simply this. It is worth doing nothing and having a rest." Michael Leunig, The Curly Pyjama Letters This email message is intended solely for the addressee(s) named above. The information it contains is confidential and may be legally privileged. Unauthorised use of the message, or the information it contains, may be unlawful. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the e-mail. Your assistance is appreciated. -----Original Message----- From: Sarah Menzies [mailto:SarahM@shorelibraries.govt.nz] Sent: Wednesday, 12 November 2008 8:27 a.m. To: catsig(a)mcs.vuw.ac.nz Cc: Cossham, Amanda Subject: RE: [CatSIG] Australian Nat Library RDA list Hi Amanda, I subscribed yesterday afternoon and got the following in return: >Welcome to list rdaaust(a)nla.gov.au >Your subscription email is ... >A list for discussion of RDA implementation in Australia. It is open to all subscribers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- >To post a message to the list, send an email to rdaaust(a)nla.gov.au To >unsubscribe from the list, send a message to sympa(a)nla.gov.au. In the subject line of your email type: unsubscribe rdaaust Regards, Sarah Menzies Cataloguer North Shore Libraries Phone: 09 486-8473 Email:sarahm@shorelibraries.govt.nz -----Original Message----- From: catsig-bounces(a)mcs.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:catsig-bounces@mcs.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Cossham, Amanda Sent: Tuesday, 11 November 2008 10:51 p.m. To: catsig(a)mcs.vuw.ac.nz Subject: [CatSIG] Australian Nat Library RDA list > > >Has anyone else had problems subscribing to this? I have found the Welcome" message in my junk mail folder but it seems to be blank. Have any messages been posted to the list yet? Amanda Amanda Cossham Lecturer, Information and Library Studies Open Polytechnic Kuratini Tuwhera 0508 650 200 extension 5518 Or (04) 913 5518 (Wellington callers) Fax: (04) 560 5727 Email: Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz "In response to your question 'What is worth doing, and what is worth having?' I would like to say simply this. It is worth doing nothing and having a rest." Michael Leunig, The Curly Pyjama Letters This email message is intended solely for the addressee(s) named above. The information it contains is confidential and may be legally privileged. Unauthorised use of the message, or the information it contains, may be unlawful. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the e-mail. Your assistance is appreciated.

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Re: [CatSIG] Australian Nat Library RDA list
by Christine Farley 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Hi, I subscribed monday and received the welcome message but nothing further. I presume for NZ related RDA discussion that we can use CatSig or NZ-Libs Chris ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christine Farley Cataloguing Team, Collection Services Victoria University of Wellington Te Whare Wananga o te Upoko o te Ika a Maui email christine.farley(a)vuw.ac.nz phone 04-463-6095 URL <http://www.vuw.ac.nz/library/> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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FW: Welcome to list rdaaust
by Ksenija Obradovic 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

This is e-mail I received after subscribing, but nothing arrived after this one. Cheers, Ksenija From: rdaaust-request(a)nla.gov.au [mailto:rdaaust-request@nla.gov.au] Sent: Monday, 10 November 2008 10:51 a.m. To: Ksenija Obradovic Subject: Welcome to list rdaaust Welcome to list rdaaust(a)nla.gov.au Your subscription email is k.obradovic(a)auckland.ac.nz A list for discussion of RDA implementation in Australia. It is open to all subscribers. ________________________________ To post a message to the list, send an email to rdaaust(a)nla.gov.au To unsubscribe from the list, send a message to sympa(a)nla.gov.au. In the subject line of your email type: unsubscribe rdaaust

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RDA
by Chris Todd 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

No sign of the draft yet, but the following information has been sent out to a number of Australian library lists and I thought New Zealand cataloguers might be interested in subscribing. With the imminent release of the final draft of Resource Description and Access (RDA), the National Library of Australia has established a new email list for discussion of RDA as it relates to specific to Australian libraries, including implementation and training matters. To subscribe to the list send a message to sympa(a)nla.gov.au In the subject line of your message, type in subscribe rdaaust Firstname Name (replace Firstname Name with your own first name and last name). For example subscribe rdaaust Mary Smith Leave the message body blank You should then receive a welcome message with details of how to post messages to the list etc. Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Fwd: [RDA-L] RDA full draft update
by Chris Todd 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Just noted this message from the RDA list. That would be November 18th for us I expect. Chris Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz >>> Nathalie Schulz <N.Schulz(a)BTOPENWORLD.COM> 12/11/2008 7:53 a.m. >>> Dear Colleagues, Due to complications in software development, the Committee of Principals has determined that the full draft of RDA will be issued in PDF files. It will be available on November 17, 2008. We will provide the appropriate URL for accessing the full draft at this time. We will also provide an update on the software as soon as possible. Nathalie Schulz, Secretary, JSC for the Committee of Principals

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Links from the CatSig AGM session on RDA
by Chris Todd 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Here are the links to information on RDA and the Australian Committee on Cataloguing that I mentioned in my talk at the CatSig AGM in Auckland on Tuesday this week. For information on RDA please check the development website http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/jsc/rda.html the Australian Committee on Cataloguing (ACOC) also has links to RDA information on their website at: http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/rda.html Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Agenda for CatSIG ATM 2008
by Sarah Allnutt 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

CATSIG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday 4 November 2008, 12:30 - 1:30 LIANZA Conference 2008 AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Minutes 3. Correspondence 4. Annual Report 5. Financial Report 6. Other business

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CatSIG Convenor’s report
by Sarah Allnutt 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Convenor’s Report for the year 01 July 2007 to 30 June 2008 CatSIG continued to focus on professional development and networking opportunities for cataloguers all over the country. Thanks to the success of the workshops and careful management of finances CatSIG closed the year in a sound financial position. The Committee Last year we had major changes in the Committee. At the end of January, Paul Staincliffe resigned from the convenor's post, having moved into records management. After months without a convenor, Ksenija Obradovic agreed to fill the role temporarily. Helen Jenkins went on maternity leave, and we welcomed Sarah Allnutt as a new Secretary. Anne Newnham stepped down as a Treasurer, and Joanne Rowan offered to take the position. Sonya Maclaurin of the University of Otago Library joined the Committee, providing much-needed southern representation. On behalf of the membership and the Committee I would like to thank Paul, Helen and Anne for their contribution to CatSIG and wish them well in future endeavors. The Committee continued to meet via teleconference. We acknowledge the support of Amanda Cossham in organising this. Current office holders are: Ksenija Obradovic (Convenor), Sarah Allnutt (Secretary) , Joanne Rowan (Treasurer), Amanda Cossham (Catapult Editor), Sonya Maclaurin, Janess Stewart. My thanks and gratitude to members of the Committee for all their work. They are a very supportive committee and professionals dedicated to cataloguing. It was a pleasure working with them. Membership: Our membership continues to grow. According to the count sent by LIANZA office in April 2008, we had 136 members, 135 personal and 1 institutional. Activities: Our main activity involved organising The MARC of Quality workshops run by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with many years of experience. The 2007 series of CatSIG/TMQ workshops included MARC21 In Your Library in Auckland, followed by Book Blitz 1 in Wellington and AACR & MARC for Videos, in Auckland. The MARC21 workshop and its follow up, Just for Copy Cats are also held in Dunedin. The workshops were held in August and September, were well attended, and the Committee received many positive comments. In 2008 the Committee organised several workshops: MARC 21 in Your Library and Just for Copy Cats in Auckland and Wellington (October 2008), Book Blitz 1 in Dunedin (October 2008), and Book Blitz 3 in Auckland (November 2008). In July 2007 we held a seminar RDA: Resource description and access, in Auckland and Wellington. Deirdre Kiorgaard gave two presentations on the JSC's work on RDA as well as a demonstration of how FRBR fits into the model. Chris Todd spoke on her experiences in Cambodia, Leonie Hayes on the University of Auckland Library’s ResearchSpace and Amanda Cossham on information architecture. The Catapult newsletter is published regularly, four times a year, available electronically at http://www.lianza.org.nz/sig-catsig.htm. Catapult continues to be informative, bringing relevant issues to our attention. Once more, Amanda Cossham has done an excellent job producing the newsletter. Closing remarks In conclusion I would like to say a few words about Committee’s plans for the year 2008/2009: · RDA - The new cataloguing rules are due for release in 2009. The Committee, together with National Library staff, has begun work on a national approach to the introduction of RDA in New Zealand libraries. · TMQ workshops - The Committee would like to organise two series, one in the first, one in the second part of the year. · Catapult - We would welcome articles on issues and news relevant to us in New Zealand. On behalf of the Committee I would like to thank all CatSIG members for their support over the past year and to wish you all a happy and successful year. Ksenija Obradovic CatSIG Convenor catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com

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PCC guidelines for MARC field 440
by Janess Stewart 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

>From today, the National Library of New Zealand will follow the recommendations of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging for implementing the recent decision to make the MARC field 440 obsolete. Details of this change are available at http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/Field440.pdf. Regards Janess Janess Stewart Cataloguing Team Leader Serials Team Collection Description National Library of New Zealand tel.: 644.474.3118 fax: 644.474.3161 email: janess.stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Search indexes to a range of New Zealand newspapers and journals at: http://findnzarticles.natlib.govt.nz/

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NLNZ @ LIANZA 2008 - Cataloguing and Acquisitions-related activities
by Chelsea Hughes 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

The National Librarys Content Services unit will be in full force at this years LIANZA conference. Below is a complete list of cataloguing and acquisitions-related activities brought to you by National Library staff. Monday 3 Nov. 10.30-11.15am - Visit the National Library trade stand to chat with Content Services managers Kim Gutchlag and Anne Thompson Tuesday 4 Nov. 10.30-11.15am - Visit the stand to chat with Judy Keats and Robyn East about Maori Subject Headings and Felicity Benjes about Print Disabilities Services. 12.30-1.30pm - Chris Todd will speak about RDA implementation at the CatSIG meeting. 1.30-2.15pm - Chris Todd will present Joined up data and dissolving catalogues. http://www.lianza.org.nz/events/conference2008/programme.html#todd 3.30-4.00pm - Visit the stand for a post-presentation meet and greet with Chris. Wednesday 5 Nov. 10.30-11.15am Visit the stand to chat with Mercine Davidson about Legal Deposit. 12.45-1.30pm Play a starring role in FrrBrr : A Scottish Play! Chris Todd will be staging an interactive, 3D demonstration of FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) using the villainous MacBeth as her subject. If youre thinking about RDA, then you should be thinking about FRBR. Engage with the FRBR model a new and silly way. We guarantee youll learn a lot and laugh a lot. Dont forget your bagpipes! Experience. Engage. Enable Were thinking OUTSIDE the box to get you INSIDE the National Library at the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Conference 2008. http://www.natlib.govt.nz/lianza Chelsea Hughes Project Manager - OSMOSIS Pilot Project National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa PO Box 1467 Wellington 6011 New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand Ph. no.: 04 474 3079 email: Chelsea.Hughes(a)natlib.govt.nz www.myspace.com/beheardforever

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Notice of CatSIG AGM
by Sarah Allnutt 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

The CatSIG AGM will be held at the LIANZA conference on Tuesday 4 November, 12.30-1.30 in the Marlborough 3 Room. Our guest speaker will be Chris Todd from the National Library. Chris will talk about RDA, the new cataloguing rules due for release in 2009, and issues surrounding its implementation in NZ libraries. She will also report from her trip to Australia on ACOC activities on RDA implementation in Australia. The AGM will follow Chris' talk. The agenda will be distributed to all CatSIG members closer to the time. As at previous conferences the CatSIG AGM is a chance to socialise over lunch with fellow cataloguers and meet the committee. Everyone is welcome. CatSIG membership is not necessary; and you do not need to be registered for the conference (however, if not registered, you may not attend other conference sessions, social events or the exhibition area). Sarah Allnutt CatSIG Secretary catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com

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FW: [aliaCATLIBS] RDA Full Draft Update
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

FYI ~~~ Ksenija Obradovic Cataloguing Manager Te Tumu Herenga The University of Auckland Library Private Bag 92019 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142 New Zealand Telephone (649) 373-7599 ext 85797 Fax (649) 373-7401 http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz 1883-2008: Celebrating 125 Years -----Original Message----- From: aliacatlibs-bounces(a)lists.alia.org.au [mailto:aliacatlibs-bounces@lists.alia.org.au] On Behalf Of Deirdre Kiorgaard Sent: Friday, 24 October 2008 9:00 a.m. To: catlibs(a)qut.edu.au; aliacatlibs(a)lists.alia.org.au Subject: [aliaCATLIBS] RDA Full Draft Update Dear Colleagues, The full draft of RDA will be available for Constituency Review during the week of November 3rd. Our intent is to issue it in a preliminary version of the software with Browse and Quick Search functionality. We will provide you with the appropriate URL from which you will be able both to view and print the full draft. As a contingency, if we cannot issue the full draft with the preliminary software release during the week of November 3rd, we will release it in PDF as scheduled on the JSC Website. You will be able to download PDF versions of the chapters and appendices from the JSC Website. We will then inform you when the full draft is available in the preliminary version at a later date. More detailed information will be forthcoming in the cover letter accompanying the full draft. Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative on the JSC _______________________________________________ aliaCATLIBS mailing list aliaCATLIBS(a)lists.alia.org.au http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliacatlibs

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The Marc of Quality cataloguing workshops-places still available
by Sarah Allnutt 06 Oct '08

06 Oct '08

CatSIG is holding another series of The MARC of Quality cataloguing workshops in October and November 2008. There are a few places still available in the Wellington and Dunedin sessions (all Auckland sessions are now full): MARC21 In Your Library An introduction to MARC21 and how it is meant to work in your library automation system (1 day). Useful for new cataloguers; also recommended for acquisitions and serials staff to broaden their understanding of how MARC21 impacts on them. Wellington 13 October 2008 Weir House conference room, Kelburn Prices: CatSIG members $200 LIANZA members $250 Other $350 Just for Copy Cats An introduction to finding cataloguing records that you can copy, explaining challenges and issues, with a brief look at essential editing (2 days). Recommended for acquisitions staff, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Wellington 14-15 October 2008 Weir House conference room, Kelburn Prices: CatSIG members $400 LIANZA members $500 Other $650 Book Blitz 1 A beginner's workshop on bibliographic description, providing access points, and copy cataloguing (4 days). Recommended for experienced copy cataloguers, experienced but untrained cataloguers, and new original cataloguers. Dunedin 20-23 October 2008 University of Otago (Central) Library Prices: CatSIG members $600 LIANZA members $700 Other $850 **Please note that all prices exclude GST** These are intensive courses, all designed to present the material in a manner that will make it easier for participants to learn and develop their cataloguing skills. All the workshops are held by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information about each course see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html To register please go to the LIANZA calendar http://tinyurl.com/58dyu5 or send the following information to CatSIG Committee registrations catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com **A discount of 15% is offered to any organisation sending three or more people to the workshops** *Name(s): *Organisation: *Address: *Phone: *Email: *LIANZA membership number(s) (if applicable and known): *I will be attending (please indicate workshop and location): *Special dietary requirements?

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CatSIG sponsorship opportunity-successful applicant
by Sarah Allnutt 02 Oct '08

02 Oct '08

Last month CatSig offered to sponsor one CatSig member to attend the 2008 LIANZA Conference, Poropitia Outside the Box. The sponsorship covers the registration fee, and travel and accommodation costs. CatSig delighted to announce Karen Tobin as the recipient of this year's sponsorship. Karen is an Assistant Librarian at Central Hawke's Bay District Libraries. Congratulations Karen from the CatSig committee. Thank you to everyone who applied for this sponsorship. Sorry to those who missed out - we had a great response this year. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt CatSig Secretary on behalf of CatSig catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com

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New Zealand dual language place names
by Judith Keats 01 Oct '08

01 Oct '08

[Apologies for cross posting] E nga mata waka o te motu, tena koutou katoa. We are pleased to announce that the first New Zealand dual language place names have been accepted as subject headings by the Library of Congress and are now available on the National Bibliographic Database for use in bibliographic records. These place names are mostly the result of the Crown's settlement with Kai Tahu in 2003, when 88 South Island place names were changed to dual language place names, the majority to joint English/Maori names. In April 2006, after much discussion, the Library of Congress agreed to accept the New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database on the Land Information New Zealand website as the authority for New Zealand place names. Since then, guidelines for these subject headings have been developed in consultation with the Library of Congress. The first group of dual language place names submitted are mainly changes to existing subject headings, resulting in changes to bibliographic records on the National Bibliographic Database. These are: 1. Aoraki/Mount Cook (N.Z.), formerly Cook, Mount (N.Z.) 2. Southern Alps/ Ka Tiritiri o te Moana (N.Z.), formerly Southern Alps (N.Z.) 3. Stewart Island/Rakiura (N.Z.), formerly Stewart Island (N.Z.) 4. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park (N.Z.), formerly Mount Cook National Park (N.Z.) 5. Westland/Tai Poutini National Park (N.Z.), formerly Westland National Park (N.Z.) The only new subject heading is Ashburton River/Hakatere (N.Z.) Each of these authority records contains a 781 field which shows how these place names are used as a geographic subdivision of a topical subject heading. Please note that macrons cannot be used in this email but they are used in the authority records. Future changes and new proposals include: Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere (N.Z.) Fox Glacier/Te Moeka o Tuawe (N.Z.) Milford Sound/Piopiotahi (N.Z.) Matiu/Somes Island (N.Z.) Doubtful Sound/Patea (N.Z.) These changes and new proposals will take several months to go through the Library of Congress review process, but we will advise you when the work is completed. Noho ora ra Naku noa, na Judy Judy Keats Authority Record Co-ordinator National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa PO Box 1467 Wellington New Zealand Telephone: 04-474-3000 x 8788 E-mail: judith.keats(a)natlib.govt.nz Search Nga Upoko Tukutuku / Maori Subject Headings at: http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz/mshupoko/

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Vacancy - Cataloguer - Tauranga City Libraries
by Nicky Dodwell 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Tauranga City Council Te Kaunihera o Tauranga Moana <<Picture (Metafile)>> Library Enterprise Unit Te Whare Pukapuka Cataloguer E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā maunga, e ngā wai, e ngā pātaka o ngā taonga tuku iho, tēnā koutou! Kei te wātea tētahi tūranga ki Te Whare Pukapuka o Tauranga Moana. Ko ēnei e whai ake nei ngā āhuatanga me ngā whakaritenga o tēnei tūranga. We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and reliable Cataloguer to join our team at Tauranga City Libraries. You will be responsible to develop and maintain an integrated bibliographic database of all resources held in the libraries together with providing advice on cataloguing and bibliographic content. The person we are seeking will have demonstrated cataloguing skills and experience including a good understanding of the information retrieval needs of customers. The position involves limited information service support and material selection. You will require a recognised library qualification and LIANZA professional registration (or eligibility for registration). Applications close at 10.00am on Wednesday 8 October 2008. All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence. For more information or to apply online visit www.tauranga.govt.nz A job description and application form are also available by phoning 577 7000 or by collection from our offices at 91 Willow Street, Tauranga. Council is a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Trust. ********************************************************************* This e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you should notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. Making improper use of the information contained in this e-mail is prohibited and may expose you to legal challenge or penalties. Statements in this e-mail and any attachments do not necessarily reflect the views of the Tauranga City Council (TCC) The TCC takes extensive precautions with the aim of detecting and removing any virus or defects from its e-mail system but accepts no liability for loss or damage should this e-mail not be virus or defect free or should there be any errors in transmission. Please consider our environment... do you really need to print this email? **********************************************************************

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RDA Satellite Seminar August 2008
by Chris Todd 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

[Apologies for cross posting] The following message appeared on both the RDA and Autocat listservs in the last few days. "Dear Colleagues: The PowerPoint presentations and speaker notes from the IFLA RDA Satellite Meeting held in conjunction with the 2008 IFLA Conference are now available on the JSC website. You can find them at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/jsc/rda.html#presentations Cordially, Marjorie Marjorie E. Bloss, RDA Project Manager 2827 West Gregory Street Chicago, Illinois 60625 USA 1-773-878-4008 1-773-519-4009 (mobile) Marjorie_Bloss(a)msn.com " I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the satellite meeting and can thoroughly recommend all the presentations. Barbara Tillett's provides an excellent background to the development of RDA and a rather lovely look at British Library catalogue book catalogue records from the perspective of FRBR. Deirdre Kiorgaard's presentation looks more closely at RDA itself, and Anders Cato provides an interesting non-Anglo perspective on RDA. Published formats and costs: A publisher's representative was also at the meeting and there were a number of questions about costs, the possibility of a print version of RDA, and the possibility of other versions for special use (e.g. map or music cataloguing). It was clear that no decisions had been made about any of the issues raised, but once there is a final version of RDA we may get more information about formats and costs. It did seem unlikely that a print version will be available as a first release of RDA. International rules? Another point that I found particularly interesting was the level of interest from the European community. Germany and Sweden seemed keen to adopt RDA as their national cataloguing code and there was also interest from Japan and other countries. RDA looks like becoming an international standard to a greater extent than AACR. MARC. There was relatively little information about MARC - although there has been a discussion paper about RDA and MARC and some decisions were announced at this year's ALA. Library systems: The reactions of system vendors to RDA were not raised at the seminar and it seems likely that the vendors are waiting for a final release of RDA (and probably the MARC changes) before working out the implications of the new rules for their systems. The timeline from the meeting was as follows: Oct. 13 2008 - - RDA Final draft online for review - (doesn't contain full range of workflow and personalisation tools that will come with the final product) Jan 19 2009 - - Review period ends early March 2009 - Final review by Joint Steering Committee 3rd quarter 2009 - RDA release early-mid 2010 -Implementation decisions from LC and other major libraries - Pam Gatenby's presentation includes more information about evaluation plans of national libraries. Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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RDA Satellite Seminar
by Chris Todd 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

The following message appeared on both the RDA and Autocat listservs in the last few days. "Dear Colleagues: The PowerPoint presentations and speaker notes from the IFLA RDA Satellite Meeting held in conjunction with the 2008 IFLA Conference are now available on the JSC website. You can find them at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/jsc/rda.html#presentations Cordially, Marjorie Marjorie E. Bloss, RDA Project Manager 2827 West Gregory Street Chicago, Illinois 60625 USA 1-773-878-4008 1-773-519-4009 (mobile) Marjorie_Bloss(a)msn.com " I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the satellite meeting and can thoroughly recommend all the presentations. Barbara Tillett's provides an excellent background to the development of RDA and a rather lovely look at British Library catalogue book catalogue records from the perspective of FRBR. Deirdre Kiorgaard's presentation looks more closely at RDA itself, and Anders Cato provides an interesting non-Anglo perspective on RDA. Published formats and costs: A publisher's representative was also at the meeting and there were a number of questions about costs, the possibility of a print version of RDA, and the possibility of other versions for special use (e.g. map or music cataloguing). It was clear that no decisions had been made about any of the issues raised, but once there is a final version of RDA we may get more information about formats and costs. It did seem unlikely that a print version will be available as a first release of RDA. International rules? Another point that I found particularly interesting was the level of interest from the European community. Germany and Sweden seemed keen to adopt RDA as their national cataloguing code and there was also interest from Japan and other countries. RDA looks like becoming an international standard to a greater extent than AACR. MARC. There was relatively little information about MARC - although there has been a discussion paper about RDA and MARC and some decisions were announced at this year's ALA. Library systems: The reactions of system vendors to RDA were not raised at the seminar and it seems likely that the vendors are waiting for a final release of RDA (and probably the MARC changes) before working out the implications of the new rules for their systems. The timeline from the meeting was as follows: Oct. 13 2008 - - RDA Final draft online for review - (doesn't contain full range of workflow and personalisation tools that will come with the final product) Jan 19 2009 - - Review period ends early March 2009 - Final review by Joint Steering Committee 3rd quarter 2009 - RDA release early-mid 2010 -Implementation decisions from LC and other major libraries - Pam Gatenby's presentation includes more information about evaluation plans of national libraries. If anyone wants to follow up with me on any of the points above please feel free to get in touch. Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand.

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RDA Satellite Meeting August 2008
by Chris Todd 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

The following message appeared on both the RDA and Autocat listservs in the last few days. "Dear Colleagues: The PowerPoint presentations and speaker notes from the IFLA RDA Satellite Meeting held in conjunction with the 2008 IFLA Conference are now available on the JSC website. You can find them at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/jsc/rda.html#presentations Cordially, Marjorie Marjorie E. Bloss, RDA Project Manager 2827 West Gregory Street Chicago, Illinois 60625 USA 1-773-878-4008 1-773-519-4009 (mobile) Marjorie_Bloss(a)msn.com " I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the satellite meeting and can thoroughly recommend all the presentations. Barbara Tillett's provides an excellent background to the development of RDA and a rather lovely look at British Library catalogue book catalogue records from the perspective of FRBR. Deirdre Kiorgaard's presentation looks more closely at RDA itself, and Anders Cato provides an interesting non-Anglo perspective on RDA. Published formats and costs: A publisher's representative was also at the meeting and there were a number of questions about costs, the possibility of a print version of RDA, and the possibility of other versions for special use (e.g. map or music cataloguing). It was clear that no decisions had been made about any of the issues raised, but once there is a final version of RDA we may get more information about formats and costs. It did seem unlikely that a print version will be available as a first release of RDA. International rules? Another point that I found particularly interesting was the level of interest from the European community. Germany and Sweden seemed keen to adopt RDA as their national cataloguing code and there was also interest from Japan and other countries. RDA looks like becoming an international standard to a greater extent than AACR. MARC. There was relatively little information about MARC - although there has been a discussion paper about RDA and MARC and some decisions were announced at this year's ALA. Library systems: The reactions of system vendors to RDA were not raised at the seminar and it seems likely that the vendors are waiting for a final release of RDA (and probably the MARC changes) before working out the implications of the new rules for their systems. The timeline from the meeting was as follows: Oct. 13 2008 - - RDA Final draft online for review - (doesn't contain full range of workflow and personalisation tools that will come with the final product) Jan 19 2009 - - Review period ends early March 2009 - Final review by Joint Steering Committee 3rd quarter 2009 - RDA release early-mid 2010 -Implementation decisions from LC and other major libraries - Pam Gatenby's presentation includes more information about evaluation plans of national libraries. If anyone wants to follow up with me on any of the points above please feel free to get in touch. Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Nga Upoko Tukutuku updated website
by Kim Gutchlag 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

[Apologies for cross posting] Nga Upoko Tukutuku / Maori Subject Headings E nga mata waka o te motu, tena koutou katoa. We are pleased to announce the arrival of an updated version of Nga Upoko Tukutuku. The principal changes are: o A clearer display, including the interfiling of words with and without macrons o Easier navigation within the list of headings o Some new scope notes and the revision of several existing ones (see below) o The addition of new terms requested by users (see below) We would also like to alert people that, owing to the software upgrade, any bookmarks to individual terms will be lost. We apologise for the inconvenience and are working with the vendors to try and prevent this happening with further upgrades.The website is still found at http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz/ We would like to thank people for their ongoing suggestions for new terms. We are shortly to begin assembling a team to develop the next group of headings, so please keep sending suggestions to reo(a)natlib.govt.nz. Scope notes Scope notes have been added to some terms which have the potential to be applied as either an example of the topic or about the topic. For example: Pakiwaitara. Fictional stories of Maori as opposed to historical or legendary, modern fiction. This heading can be used for examples of fiction or for works about fiction. Purakau. Traditional, historical and legendary stories of Maori. 'True' stories as opposed to fictional. Can be used for examples of traditional, historical and legendary stories, or for works about these stories. We have difficulty with macrons in email, so please excuse their absence. Noho ora ra, na matou, na Kim me te ropu o Nga Upoko Tukutuku. New terms - http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz/mshupoko/recent.htm Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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[Vacancy] Team Leader - Cataloguing Manukau Libraries
by Debra Walker 24 Aug '08

24 Aug '08

Team Leader - Cataloguing Manukau City Council Manukau Libraries Collection Services Vacancy number: LNZ4252 If you have team leadership skills, an interest in good customer service through timely supply of collections, and an understanding of cataloguing, then this is the position for you. This role is responsible for leading the in-house cataloguing of items, and for managing the cataloguing done by library suppliers. Proven people skills, as well as good organisational skills and a recognised library qualification are essential. Salary range $48,354 - $60,443. To apply, please go to www.manukau.govt.nz/careers <blocked::http://www.manukau.govt.nz/careers> . Applications close Friday, 12 September 2008. Naku noa na | Regards Debra Walker Collection Services Librarian | Manukau Libraries T 9 262 5101 or 262 8900 ext 8627 | F 9 262 5158 | Debra.Walker(a)manukau.govt.nz | 15a Ronwood Ave | Private Bag 76917 | MANUKAU CITY 2104 | www.manukau.govt.nz <blocked::http://www.manukau.govt.nz> | Manukau City Council | Te Kaunihera o Manukau Knowledge & Understanding | Achievement | Accountability Maatauranga me te moohiotanga | Whaainga ki toona tutukitanga | Whakatau tika Manukau City � judged best city in the world for heritage management; most liveable city in the world (silver award); and awarded gold for Environmentally Sustainable Project - Flat Bush (International Awards for Liveable Communities 2007) Please consider the environment before printing this email -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attention: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this email (including any attachments) is intended solely for the addressee(s). It is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you have received this email in error you must not use, copy, disclose or distribute it or any information in it. Please simply notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies of the email immediately. Manukau City Council accepts no responsibility for any interception of, or changes to, our email after it leaves us. We do not accept responsibility for any viruses or similar carried with our email, or any effects our email may have on the recipient computer system or network.

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CatSIG sponsorship opportunity
by Sarah Allnutt 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

Would you like to attend this year's LIANZA conference - for free?? CatSIG is offering sponsorship for one member to attend the LIANZA Conference 2008, Poropitia Outside the Box. This will be held at the SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, from Sunday 2 to Wednesday 5 November 2008. Sponsorship will cover the registration fee ($600 early-bird rate) and include travel and accommodation costs. * You must be a CatSIG member to apply (or be willing to become one). * We particularly welcome applications from "new" cataloguers, including those studying cataloguing with Victoria University and The Open Polytechnic. * We are looking to send someone who would gain personal benefits from attendance, and who could potentially pass on these benefits to other CatSIG members. In your application (1-2 paragraphs) please give your reasons for wishing to attend the conference, the year you last attended a LIANZA conference, your background and work experience, and how you would benefit professionally. You must also provide written confirmation from your employer that, if successful, you will be given leave to attend. The successful applicant will be required to write a short report which will be included in Catapult - CatSIG's quarterly newsletter. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close 12 September 2008.

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Nominations for CatSIG Convenor
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Apr '08

23 Apr '08

Nominations for CatSIG Convenor Paul Staincliffe has announced that he is stepping down from the CatSIG Convenor position. During the two years he has been in this position, he contributed greatly to the cataloguing community and the CatSIG committee wishes to express their thanks for all the hard work he put in. We would therefore like to call for nominations for a new Convenor. Please send nominations to: Ksenija Obradovic k.obradovic(a)auckland.ac.nz Nominations close on Thursday 9 May. On behalf of CatSIG Committee, Ksenija Obradovic

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TMQ cataloguing workshops 2008
by Cossham, Amanda 23 Apr '08

23 Apr '08

Hello CatSIG is again planning to offer The Marc of Quality workshops. We are seeking expressions of interest so we can decide which it is best to offer, and where round the country. Dates are will be October/November. Possibilities are listed below. If you have already taken one of the Series A workshops, you may wish to consider one of Series B. At this point, prices have not been confirmed. *Indicating interest does not commit you to taking one of the workshops.* Series A: Basic Introductory MARC21 in Your Library (1 day) Just for Copy Cats (2 days) Series B: Intermediate Book Blitz I (4 days) Series C: Advanced Book Blitz II (2 days) Book Blitz III (2 days) Further information can be found at http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please respond directly to amanda.cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz indicating which workshop you are interested in, and your location (city/town). We would be grateful if you could respond by Friday 2 May. Thanks Amanda Amanda Cossham Lecturer, Information and Library Studies The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand 0508 650 200 extension 5518 or (04) 913 5518 (Wellington callers) Fax: (04) 560 5727 Email: Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz

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Fwd: Vacancy - Cataloguing assistant
by emfaed 14 Apr '08

14 Apr '08

Forwarded for mariette(a)mentalhealth.org.nz - reply to her Contract position for Cataloguing assistant Mental Health Foundation, Auckland The Mental Health Foundation is a non profit organisation with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Foundation´s vision is to `make mental health everybody´s business´. Our Resource & Information Service provides a valuable service to the general public, mental health professionals and Mental Health Foundation staff. The Foundation aims to provide quality information to people when they need it. To achieve these aims the Resource & Information service is undergoing re- development and we are looking for cataloguing assistant to join us for a period of 8 months. This position requires good general computer skills. You will bring to the role a structured approach with meticulous attention to detail. Experience with US MARC and, TePuna WebCat will be an advantage. This will ideally be a full time, fixed term contract, but the role is flexible and part time work can be negotiated. The Mental Health Foundation actively promotes the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We value the expertise of people with experience of mental illness - tangata whai ora and we are an EEO employer. For more information about this position, please contact Mariëtte McClement on 09 966-5720 Please forward application letter and CV to mariette(a)mentalhealth.org.nz. A job description is available on request. Closing date for applications is Friday the 25th of April 2008. www.mentalhealth.org.nz

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Re: [CatSIG] [aliaCATLIBS] Holdings 852 7_ $2 values
by Pamela Treanor 03 Apr '08

03 Apr '08

Thanks Brian and Christine. I couldn't see for looking! Still nothing specific for dear old Boggs and Lewis but at least I have the list. We can make decisions from there. Pamela ________________________________ From: Gilberthorpe, Brian [mailto:brian.gilberthorpe@ccc.govt.nz] Sent: Friday, 4 April 2008 12:18 p.m. To: Pamela Treanor Subject: FW: [aliaCATLIBS] Holdings 852 7_ $2 values Do you have to have something in the first indicator position and therefore, theoretically need something is subfield 2? We use DDC but have nothing in the first indicator position - mainly because of migration. But it works without it. The codes are in the MARC code lists for relators, sources, description conventions, and, at a quick look, there is nothing in that for Boggs & Lewis. This list is available at, among other places, http://www.loc.gov/marc/relators/ Brian J Gilberthorpe +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Database Development and Management Librarian Christchurch City Libraries PO Box 1466 Christchurch Phone: +64-3-941-7856 NEW ZEALAND Fax: +64-3-941-7075 Library Web pages: http://library.christchurch.org.nz <http://library.christchurch.org.nz/> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ hi Pamela, I think this maybe what you're looking for http://www.loc.gov/marc/relators/relaclas.html#rela852 Chris ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christine Farley Cataloguing Team, Collection Services Victoria University of Wellington Te Whare Wananga o te Upoko o te Ika a Maui email christine.farley(a)vuw.ac.nz phone 04-463-6095 URL <http://www.vuw.ac.nz/library/> ________________________________

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Holdings 852 $2 Code list
by Pamela Treanor 03 Apr '08

03 Apr '08

Hallo Cataloguers, Does anyone know where I can find a code list for values to go in the $2 subfield of the 852 field in a holdings record, if I were to use the first indicator "7" e.g. 852 7_ $b CMap $h 830 $2 (Boggs & Lewis) or am I completely on the wrong tack as far as the usage of this goes? Trouble is, there is no value in the first indicator list for Boggs and Lewis. We've been (ouch!) using "1", the Dewey code as the nearest thing. Pamela Pamela Treanor Cataloguing Section Information Resources University of Otago Library P.O. Box 56 Dunedin 9054 New Zealand pamela.treanor(a)otago.ac.nz (03) 479 9781

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Fwd: Vacancy: cataloguer Central City library Auckland
by emfaed 03 Apr '08

03 Apr '08

Message forwarded for Letitia.Nicolescu(a)aucklandcity.govt.nz: Full time role, Monday - Friday! Looking for the next step in your library career? Use your cataloguing skills! Join this friendly team, based in the Central City Library, offering a great location in the heart of the city, with all the benefits of working for a large organisation. The role will suit somebody who has completed a New Zealand recognized library qualification. You will have experience of cataloguing as you will work across the full spectrum of cataloguing, including original cataloguing and audio-visual material. Knowledge of MARC21, AACR2, DDC21 and LCSH is essential and experience using Millennium would be an advantage. This is a full time role worked Monday - Friday. If you've got the right skills, the right knowledge and the right attitude - this is the job for you! Closing Details: For further information, a position description and to apply, visit our website www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/careers or contact melanie.johnson(a)aucklandcity.govt.nz Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2008 Auckland City Libraries are part of Auckland City Council. Melanie Johnson Recruitment adviser Auckland City Phone: (09) 354 8704 > Letitia Nicolescu Resource Description Team Leader > Information Resources > Auckland City Libraries - Tämaki Pätaka Körero > > Ph: +64 9 373-6323 > Location: L3, Central City Library, Lorne Street, Auckland 1 > www.aucklandcitylibraries.com > >

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Fwd: cataloguing librarian job hunt
by emfaed 16 Mar '08

16 Mar '08

Forwarded message ... Dear all, I am an experienced cataloguer aged 58, working in South Africa. My husband and I are currently in the process of being sponsored by our kids to obtain NZ residence. I have worked on the INNOPAC and Unicorn library systems, using OCLC as the bibliographic utility to contribute to and to capture bibliographic descriptions from, for local use. I can offer assistance in training and in the cataloguing and coding of all formats of material except maps and music. You might have a staff member who are contemplating retirement towards the end of the year and I may be of service. My CV will be sent on request. Kind regards Ina van der Merwe hcjvande(a)pan.uzulu.ac.za -- NOTICE: Please note that this e-mail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard University of Zululand e-mail disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.ict.uzulu.ac.za/electronic_mail_disclaimer.html

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Cataloguing Advice Needed in Mexico
by kate Innes 05 Mar '08

05 Mar '08

Hi there, I'm a New Zealand librarian currently living in Mexico City. I recently started working for a company that sells e books and e book software to libraries in Latin America (the Overdrive software that Auckland City Libraries has). Part of my job is to create MARC records for the e books that the company sells via Overdrive. I'm relatively new to cataloguing, and as there are no other librarians here in the company, I'm wondering if someone on this list would be kind enough to help me with a query relating to the cataloguing of e books (more specifically field 533). I've searched the internet but can't find an exact answer to my question. If there is someone out there who has experience in cataloguing e books, and would be willing to help me with a (very brief!) question, (or can advise me who I might approach), I would love to hear from you at kinnes(a)librisite.com. Many thanks and warm regards from Mexico, Kate Innes Librisite de México, S.A. de C.V. Tel. 5272 6806 Email: kinnes(a)librisite.com

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FW: [NZ-Libs] [vacancy] Contract Cataloguer - Auckland
by Staincliffe, Paul 21 Feb '08

21 Feb '08

Paul Staincliffe Records Management Officer >T +64 7 838 5241 >E paul.staincliffe(a)agresearch.co.nz > >AgResearch Limited Ruakura Research Centre East Street, Private Bag 3123, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand >T +64 7 856 2836 F +64 7 838 5012 www.agresearch.co.nz > >Farming Food and Health. First >Te Ahuwhenua Te Kai me te Whai Ora. Tuatahi > -----Original Message----- From: nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:nz-libs-bounces@lists.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Mariette McClement Sent: Thursday, 21 February 2008 5:28 p.m. To: nz-libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Subject: [NZ-Libs] [vacancy] Contract Cataloguer - Auckland Contract Cataloguer The Mental Health Foundation is a non profit organisation with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Foundation's vision is to 'make mental health everybody's business'. Our Resource & Information Service provides a valuable service to the general public, mental health professionals and Mental Health Foundation staff. The Foundation aims to provide quality information to people when they need it. To achieve these aims the Resource & Information service is undergoing re-development and we are looking for an experienced cataloguer to join us for a period of 8 months initially to assist in this task. This position requires a working knowledge of current practice in librarianship. A library qualification is preferred, although not essential, with knowledge of US MARC, experience with TePuna WebCat and good general computer skills. Knowledge of National Library of Medicine Classification, Cataloguing Client and experience with Liberty 3 will be an advantage. You will bring to the role a structured approach with meticulous attention to detail. The Mental Health Foundation actively promotes the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We value the expertise of people with experience of mental illness - tangata whai ora and we are an EEO employer. For more information about this position, please contact Cherry Sonderer on 09 300 7033 Please forward application letter and CV to Cherry Sonderer, Mental Health Foundation, P O Box 10051, Dominion Road, Auckland, Ph 09 300 7033. Email cherry(a)mentalhealth.org.nz. A job description is available on request. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th March 2008. www.mentalhealth.org.nz <http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/> Mariëtte McClement Manager - Resoruce & Information Service Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Ph: 09 966 5720 Mob: 021 572903 www.mentalhealth.org.nz <http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/> mariette(a)mentalhealth.org.nz 81 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland Open to the public from 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Making mental health everybody's business. We rely on donations to continue our work to improve the mental health of all people and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. Please make a donation by visiting www.mentalhealth.org.nz/donations <blocked::file:///\\www.mentalhealth.org.nz\donations> The Foundation's National Information Service sends out a free weekly information bulletin by email. To be added to the master list email us, with your email address and the region you live in. ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal ##################################################################################### _______________________________________________ NZ-Libs mailing list Send postings to NZ-Libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Messages to nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz will NOT be read by a human being! More info (including unsubscribe) at http://lists.vuw.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nz-libs ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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LIBRARY BIBS CLEANUP
by Humesh Prasad 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

Hi All, We would like to hear from anyone who has had a library database cleanup. We are interested to find out what you did, how you did it and what is your maintenance programme. There about 135,000 bib records on our database created over a period of time. Some records are not quite consistent with the international standards. What we aim to achieve is a high standard of bib records on our database and name and subject authority files consistent with Library of Congress standards. We are currently on Horizon. The cleanup is planned to satisfy immediate requirements and also prepare the database should we need to move the record to a different system in future. We would also like to know if you know of any one who provides for the kind of service we are looking for. We are aware of Library Technologies, Inc (USA) who provide such service. Please e-mail me or give me a phone contact and I will be in touch with you. The contact details are below. Thanks Humesh Prasad Technical Services Coordinator Whangarei Libraries E-mail: humeshp(a)wdc.govt.nz Phone: 09 4304206 or 027 325 3174 ==================================================================== Caution: This e-mail message and accompanying data may contain information that is confidential and subject to privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message or data is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify Whangarei District Council at mailmarshal(a)wdc.govt.nz immediately and delete all material pertaining to this e-mail. Thank you. ====================================================================

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[Vacancy] Cataloguing Librarian - The Library Supply Company Ltd
by Rachel Collier-Wilson 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Apologies for cross posting New challenges, new opportunities for the right cataloguing librarian The Library Supply Company needs an enthusiastic and highly motivated librarian for a full-time position in our bibliographic services team. You probably know of us because we provide services to public libraries and schools throughout New Zealand. We specialise in the supply of large print and unabridged audio books. We also supply music CDs, DVDs, language learning courses and other audio visual materials. Our clients rely on us increasingly for collection management and cataloguing services ... and that's where you come in. We'd like to hear from you if you have expertise in: * MARC format * AACR2 (level 2) * Non-print materials - music CDs, DVD and multimedia * Cataloguing for New Zealand public library collections You'll be cataloguing a range of formats - especially AV materials - in a variety of databases. You'll also be working with client libraries to help them establish clear cataloguing specifications. We'll be relying on your excellent IT skills, a near-obsessive respect for deadlines and the ability to prioritise and organise work. Familiarity with at least one major Library Management System would be an advantage. The money's highly competitive. The working conditions are great - you'll be part of our small, friendly team in Grey Lynn, Auckland. And you'll enjoy the challenge of hopping across into the commercial sector - it means you can grow your career in step with the growing reliance of schools and libraries on outsourced services. Interested? Then so are we. Please contact Rachel Collier-Wilson, tel: 360 6930 / 0800 20 20 60, <mailto:rachel@librarysupply.co.nz> rachel(a)librarysupply.co.nz Rachel Collier-Wilson Library Services Coordinator The Library Supply Company Ltd. P.O. Box 8137, Symonds St., Auckland 1150 4 Murdoch Rd., Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021 Tel: 09 360 6930 0800 20 20 60 Fax: 09 360 6940 0800 20 20 62 mailto: rachel(a)librarysupply.co.nz http://www.librarysupply.co.nz/

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FW: [NZ-Libs] [Vacancy] - Temporary cataloguer Human Rights Commission
by Staincliffe, Paul 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

-----Original Message----- From: nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:nz-libs-bounces@lists.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Denny Boothe Sent: Tuesday, 5 February 2008 4:22 p.m. To: nz-libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Subject: [NZ-Libs] [Vacancy] - Temporary cataloguer Human Rights Commission Here is an interesting, very part-time job for someone with an interest in human rights who wants to keep up their cataloguing skills, or for a library studies student wanting some income to help with the fees: A temporary part-time cataloguer is required by the Human Rights Commission Library in Auckland, to help with a cataloguing backlog.The hours are flexible to a total of 7.5 per week. We are looking for a social science graduate who is familiar with AACR2,who would feel confident writing short and accurate descriptions of human rights materials in good English. Would suit an MLIS student; a demonstrated interest in human rights is an advantage. To express your interest,get further details or apply: contact Louise Flemming, Human Resources Officer, ph 09 309 0874,fax 09 3773593 email: LouiseF(a)hrc.co.nz P.O. Box 6751 Wellesley Street Auckland by 8 February 2008 quoting ref: LBHRC Denny Boothe Librarian Human Rights Commission _______________________________________________ NZ-Libs mailing list Send postings to NZ-Libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Messages to nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz will NOT be read by a human being! More info (including unsubscribe) at http://lists.vuw.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nz-libs ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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FW: [aliaCATLIBS] Draft of RDA Sections 2-4 and 9 available
by Ksenija Obradovic 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

-----Original Message----- From: aliacatlibs-bounces(a)lists.alia.org.au [mailto:aliacatlibs-bounces@lists.alia.org.au] On Behalf Of Deirdre Kiorgaard Sent: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 11:39 a.m. To: catlibs(a)qut.edu.au; aliacatlibs(a)lists.alia.org.au Subject: [aliaCATLIBS] Draft of RDA Sections 2-4 and 9 available The Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA (JSC) is pleased to announce that a draft of RDA Sections 2-4 and 9 has been made available for comment. Please see the following Web page for the draft and details on making comments: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rdadraftsec2349.html Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative on JSC 02 6262 1305 dkiorgaa(a)nla.gov.au _______________________________________________ aliaCATLIBS mailing list aliaCATLIBS(a)lists.alia.org.au http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliacatlibs

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FW: [aliaCATLIBS] Revised RDA Prospectus and other RDA documents
by Ksenija Obradovic 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

-----Original Message----- From: aliacatlibs-bounces(a)lists.alia.org.au [mailto:aliacatlibs-bounces@lists.alia.org.au] On Behalf Of Deirdre Kiorgaard Sent: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 11:40 a.m. To: catlibs(a)qut.edu.au; aliacatlibs(a)lists.alia.org.au Subject: [aliaCATLIBS] Revised RDA Prospectus and other RDA documents Following the October 2007 JSC meeting, the Prospectus for RDA has been fully revised to reflect the new organization of RDA: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rdaprospectus.html Revisions have also been made to the documents that define the framework for the development of RDA. - The RDA Strategic Plan, which establishes long-term goals for RDA and the strategies for achieving those goals in the period 2005-2009: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/stratplan.html - The RDA Objectives and Principles document, that sets out the objectives and principles that govern the overall design of RDA as well as objectives and principles relating to the functionality of the data produced through the application of RDA: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/working2.html#rda-objectives - RDA Scope and Structure that defines the scope and structure of RDA in relation to its underlying conceptual models (FRBR and FRAD) and to two related metadata models (the DCMI Abstract Model and The <indecs> Metadata Framework). The RDA element analysis and RDA to FRBR mapping have also been revised. In addition, there is now an RDA to FRAD mapping: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rda.html#scope Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative on JSC 02 6262 1305 dkiorgaa(a)nla.gov.au _______________________________________________ aliaCATLIBS mailing list aliaCATLIBS(a)lists.alia.org.au http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliacatlibs

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Do you want regular OCLC updates?
by Janess Stewart 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Good morning OCLC users. You might want to consider subscribing to one of the OCLC-list servs or RSS feeds if you are interested in OCLC's product updates and various other announcements. You can browse the OCLC lists available and subscribe from this page: https://www3.oclc.org/app/listserv/ Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz Tollfree: 0508 837 862 Facsimile: +64 4 474 3042 This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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FONZ and SONZ survey
by Dan Dorner 09 Dec '07

09 Dec '07

(Apologies for cross-posting) We are seeking additional participants for a web-based survey relating to current use and past uses of the Functions of New Zealand (FONZ) and/or the Subjects of New Zealand (SONZ) thesauri. Information about access to the survey pages was sent on Thursday (6 Dec.) to individuals who have previously indicated their willingness to participate. If you did not receive the survey's access information last week - and you are using or have used the FONZ and/or SONZ thesauri for any purposes, or have chosen another option instead of FONZ and SONZ - please contact me (dan.dorner(a)vuw.ac.nz <mailto:dan.dorner@vuw.ac.nz> ) and I will arrange for your access to the survey. Or if you know someone else in your organisation (e.g., cataloguers, indexers, portal builders or website managers) with relevant experience with these thesauri please ask them to contact me to obtain the access information. Note that we are undertaking this survey on behalf of the State Services Commission (SSC) and Archives New Zealand to assist them in making informed decisions about the future of FONZ and SONZ given recent changes to the New Zealand Government Portal, newzealand.govt.nz. Our objectives for his survey are: · to identify the current uses being made of FONZ and/or SONZ; · to establish the reasons behind the uses or the non-use of FONZ and/or SONZ; and · to gather suggestions for changes to FONZ and/or SONZ that would enhance current uses or generate new uses of either or both of them. The project is being carried out by a team from the School of Information Management at Victoria University of Wellington consisting of Dr. Dan Dorner (Senior Lecturer), and Mr Alan Gray and Ms Magalie Le Gac (Research Assistants). The results of the survey therefore may also be used for academic publications and conference presentations. We look forward to hearing from you. Regards ****************** Dr. Dan Dorner Senior Lecturer School of Information Management Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand

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[Vacancy] Cataloguing Librarian - The Library Supply Company Ltd
by Rachel Collier-Wilson 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Apologies for cross posting New challenges, new opportunities for the right cataloguing librarian The Library Supply Company needs an enthusiastic and highly motivated librarian for a full-time position in our bibliographic services team. You probably know of us because we provide services to public libraries and schools throughout New Zealand. We specialise in the supply of large print and unabridged audio books. We also supply music CDs, DVDs, language learning courses and other audio visual materials. Our clients rely on us increasingly for collection management and cataloguing services ... and that's where you come in. We'd like to hear from you if you have expertise in: * MARC format * AACR2 (level 2) * Non-print materials - music CDs, DVD and multimedia * Cataloguing for New Zealand public library collections You'll be cataloguing a range of formats - especially AV materials - in a variety of databases. You'll also be working with client libraries to help them establish clear cataloguing specifications. We'll be relying on your excellent IT skills, a near-obsessive respect for deadlines and the ability to prioritise and organise work. Familiarity with at least one major Library Management System would be an advantage. The money's highly competitive. The working conditions are great - you'll be part of our small, friendly team in Grey Lynn, Auckland. And you'll enjoy the challenge of hopping across into the commercial sector - it means you can grow your career in step with the growing reliance of schools and libraries on outsourced services. Interested? Then so are we, so please contact Rachel Collier-Wilson, tel: 360 6930 / 0800 20 20 60, <mailto:rachel@librarysupply.co.nz> rachel(a)librarysupply.co.nz Rachel Collier-Wilson Library Services Coordinator The Library Supply Company Ltd. P.O. Box 8137, Symonds St., Auckland 1150 4 Murdoch Rd., Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021 Tel: 09 360 6930 0800 20 20 60 Fax: 09 360 6940 0800 20 20 62 mailto: rachel(a)librarysupply.co.nz http://www.librarysupply.co.nz/

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FW: Outcomes of the October 2007 Joint Steering Committee meeting
by Staincliffe, Paul 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

Keep up to date on RDA with the latest news. Regards Paul Subject: Outcomes of the October 2007 Joint Steering Committee meeting Outcomes of the October 2007 meeting of the Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA have been mounted on the JSC Web site: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/0710out.html The Outcomes outline a new organization for RDA which has been agreed to by the Joint Steering Committee and the Committee of Principals. Further information on the organization has also been posted on the JSC Web site. New sections of RDA will be issued for review in December 2007. John Attig for the Joint Steering Committee ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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FW: Announcement about LC Working Group Report
by Ksenija Obradovic 30 Oct '07

30 Oct '07

-----Original Message----- From: AUTOCAT [mailto:AUTOCAT@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Janet Hill Sent: Wednesday, 31 October 2007 8:49 a.m. To: AUTOCAT(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: Announcement about LC Working Group Report I've been asked to forward this to any lists I might be a member of. = Feel free to forward it beyond AUTOCAT. janet NEWS FROM LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Avenue SE Washington, DC 20540 Phone: (202) 707-2905 Fax: (202) 707-9199 Email: pao(a)loc.gov October 30, 2007 Press contact: John Sayers (202) 707-9216; jsay(a)loc.gov Public contact: = Beth Davis-Brown (202) 707-3301, bbro(a)loc.gov WORKING GROUP ON THE FUTURE OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL TO PRESENT DRAFT = REPORT ON NOV. 13 In November 2006, Deanna Marcum, associate librarian for Library = Services at the Library of Congress, convened a Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control to examine the future of bibliographic description = in the 21st century in light of advances in search engine technology, the popularity of the Internet and the influx of electronic information resources. After a year of careful and comprehensive study, the group will present = its draft report to Library of Congress managers and staff in the Coolidge Auditorium at 1:30 pm EST on Nov. 13. A live webcast will allow = librarians around the country to view the presentation, and a comment period on the draft report will open immediately following the presentation and last = until Dec. 15, 2007. During the past 12 months at three regional group meetings in Mountain = View, Calif.; Chicago; and Washington, D.C., invited panelists delivered presentations on various aspects of bibliographic control, and audience members responded with both oral and written comments. The Working Group members have collaborated throughout the year to shape the public = meetings and to discuss their ultimate recommendations to the Library of = Congress. I have been very pleased with the progress of the group and the = diligence with which they have gone about writing the report," Marcum said. "The = three regional meetings gave them much material to consider, and they have = already received a number of comments from members of the library community. I = thank them all for their dedication, and I eagerly anticipate their findings = and recommendations. Information on the Working Group and its findings is available at www.loc.gov/bibliographic-future/. The webcast will be available from = that address on November 13. Members of the Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control, and Organizations Represented Chair: Jos-Marie Griffiths of the School of Information and Library Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill American Association of Law Libraries: Richard Amelung American Library Association: Janet Swan Hill, Diane Dates Casey, Sally G. Smit Association of Research Libraries: Brian E.C. Schottlaender, Olivia M.A. Madison (Working Group co-chair), Judith Nadler Coalition for Networked Information: Clifford A. Lynch Google: Daniel Clancy Medical Library Association: Diane Boehr Microsoft Corporation: Jay Girotto National Federation of Abstracting & Indexing Services: Christopher Cole OCLC: Lorcan Dempsey Program for Cooperative Cataloging: Robert Wolven Special Libraries Association: John Latham The Library of Congress is the worlds preeminent reservoir of knowledge, providing unparalleled integrated resources to Congress and the American people. Founded in 1800, the Library seeks to spark the publics = imagination and celebrate human achievement through its programs and exhibits. In = doing so, the Library helps foster the informed and involved citizenry upon = which American democracy depends. Today, the Library serves the public, = scholars, Members of Congress and their staffall of whom seek information, understanding and inspiration. 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OCLC service update
by Janess Stewart 30 Oct '07

30 Oct '07

The National Library is pleased to advise progress in two areas of OCLC service enhancment to subscribers. * FirstSearch users have reported receiving the Error message: “The number of simultaneous users for this authorization has been exceeded”. National Library confirms that Te Puna subscribing libraries are entitled to unlimited usage of FirstSearch base package. We have contacted OCLC about this and are pleased to let you know that this message will no longer appear on your screens. If you find otherwise please contact us. * The daily data synchcronisation between National Library and OCLC is now well underway. While National Library has received and loaded holdings and records from those libraries choosing to use OCLC Connexion software since 1 July 2007, we were unable to send daily files of records and holdings from Te Puna until the National Union Catalogue was loaded to WorldCat. This work was recently completed, so now irrespective of whether your cataloguing preference is direct to OCLC or direct to Te Puna, a holding and/or record will be reflected on both systems. Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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Chanmge of email
by Jim Benzoni 25 Oct '07

25 Oct '07

>From next week my email will be <jimben1943(a)hotmail.com> Please make the necessary change to the listserv. Thanks. Jim Benzoni ________________ Jim Benzoni Cataloguing Librarian (Projects) The Library University of Waikato Private Bag 3105 Hamilton Phone (07)-838-4466 ext. 8627

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FW: [NZ-Libs] Vacancy (Huntly Waikato) Systems Librarian
by Staincliffe, Paul 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Colleagues Huntly seems to be having a few problems filling this vacancy, it has been advertised a number of times.... Regards Paul -----Original Message----- From: nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:nz-libs-bounces@lists.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Rosemary Marshall Sent: Tuesday, 16 October 2007 4:44 p.m. To: NZ-Libs (E-mail) Subject: [NZ-Libs] Vacancy (Huntly Waikato) Systems Librarian We work a little differently here. You are encouraged to have fun and enjoy yourself while still getting the work done. We live work-life balance everyday. If you would like to do that then send your application to us. Systems Librarian Your key responsibilities will include: * Library management system administration * Customer service * Acquisitions database management * Marc 21 cataloguing * Managing the library during District Managers absence Based in Huntly and reporting to the District Librarian this position requires you to have: * A relevant library studies tertiary or post graduate qualification * Minimum of one years experience in library systems administration * Sound knowledge of library operations and procedures * Proven aptitude for reference and information work * Competent use of word processing and spreadsheet software If this sounds like you email your CV and covering letter to recruit(a)waidc.govt.nz <mailto:recruit@waidc.govt.nz> or call Human Resources on 07 824 8633. Applications close on Monday 5 November 2007. _______________________________________________ NZ-Libs mailing list Send postings to NZ-Libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Messages to nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz will NOT be read by a human being! More info (including unsubscribe) at http://lists.vuw.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nz-libs ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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Synchronisation of holdings on Te Puna and OCLC WorldCat: a Progress Report
by Janess Stewart 04 Oct '07

04 Oct '07

Synchronisation of holdings on Te Puna and OCLC WorldCat: a Progress Report (message also posted on Te Puna-L) 4 Oct 2007 The National Library is pleased to report that over the last week significant progress has been made in reaching the agreed ideal of a daily exchange of data between the National Library and OCLC. What has happened already? The National Union Catalogue was loaded to WorldCat in June 2007. As a consequence, New Zealand library holdings are visible either via WorldCat or google searches. While that was an excellent first step, both parties had anticipated that by now there would be complete synchronisation of information in the two databases. What happened to cause the delay? Of that first load, OCLC wished to look further at 116,330 unresolved bibliographic records that have delayed the Te Puna gap load to WorldCat (i.e. records and holdings from July 2007 to date). OCLC has worked with these records to improve the match/load process and late last week reported that 107,,600 had been loaded : the remainder will follow shortly. Once this is done the gap load to WorldCat will take place and from that point on we will be able to exchange data on a daily basis: the target we are both working towards. We acknowledge that this delay may have caused a disruption to preferred workflows in some libraries, so look forward to having the situation resolved. Those libraries that have reported their records/holdings directly to WorldCat will be pleased to hear that daily loads to Te Puna have been in place since 1 July this year. Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: tepuna(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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FW: [aliaCATLIBS] DDC Editorial Policy November Meeting Exhibits
by Ksenija Obradovic 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

-----Original Message----- From: aliacatlibs-bounces(a)lists.alia.org.au [mailto:aliacatlibs-bounces@lists.alia.org.au]On Behalf Of Anne Robertson Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2007 8:18 a.m. To: catlibs(a)qut.edu.au; aliacatlibs(a)lists.alia.org.au Subject: [aliaCATLIBS] DDC Editorial Policy November Meeting Exhibits Apologies for cross-posting Dear Colleagues The DDC Editorial Policy Committee Meeting will take place in early November in Washington D.C. Exhibits discussing proposed changes for the continuing processes of improvements changes and additions to the classification will be gradually made available at: http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/EPCexhibits.html. Links have also been added to this new page from the existing DDC Policy Committee page at h ttp://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/EPCmeetings.html <http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/EPCmeetings.html> and also on the ACOC home page http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/index.html under the 4th dot point. Dewey users are invited to examine the current set of available Exhibits and forward any comments or suggestions for the consideration of the Editorial Policy Committee and Editorial staff for the continued improvement of the classification. A number of other Exhibits will be added upon receipt after 2nd October 2007 about which comment is also invited. Please forward any commentary etc as early as possible to the address below by 26th October 2007 at the latest to allow time for me to collate all such commentary prior to the meeting. Thankyou Anne M Robertson Australian Representative, and Deputy Chair Editorial Policy Committee for the Dewey Decimal Classification annemrobertson(a)optusnet.com.au _______________________________________________ aliaCATLIBS mailing list aliaCATLIBS(a)lists.alia.org.au http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliacatlibs

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FW: [Library-staff] Vacancy - Full time, permanent Assistant Librarian - Cataloguing Department
by Ksenija Obradovic 27 Aug '07

27 Aug '07

-----Original Message----- From: library-staff-bounces(a)list.auckland.ac.nz [mailto:library-staff-bounces@list.auckland.ac.nz]On Behalf Of Christine Tsui Sent: Monday, 27 August 2007 11:56 a.m. To: library-staff(a)list.auckland.ac.nz Subject: [Library-staff] Vacancy - Full time,permanent Assistant Librarian - Cataloguing Department Assistant Librarian - Cataloguing Department Are you an experienced original cataloguer with an interest in new developments in information technology related to cataloguing and who enjoys working in a team focused environment? The University of Auckland Library's Cataloguing Department catalogues a full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources. The Department is also engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. We are seeking someone with knowledge of the following cataloguing standards and tools: AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, DDC22 to catalogue book, non book formats and electronic resources. If you have used the cataloguing modules of OCLC and Voyager and have knowledge of other classification schemes such as LC Classification and standards such as Dublin Core, or Encoded Archival Description that would be an advantage. You will also need good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent written and spoken English and an eye for detail and accuracy in your work. If you have reading knowledge of other languages, especially European languages, and you are interested in new developments in information technology relating to cataloguing then we would like to hear from you. Apply online: http://www.vacancies.auckland.ac.nz <http://www.vacancies.auckland.ac.nz/> Reference number: G612-07H Closing date: 7 September 2007 Christine Tsui Library HR Administrator The University of Auckland Library Ph: 64 9 373 7599 ext 87636 E-mail: <mailto:c.tsui@auckland.ac.nz> c.tsui(a)auckland.ac.nz _______________________________________________ Library-staff mailing list Library-staff(a)list.auckland.ac.nz https://list.auckland.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/library-staff

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FW: [aliaCATLIBS] ACOC position statement
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

In the case you have not seen this already Cheers, Ksenija Obradovic Cataloguing Manager University of Auckland Library, Te Tumu Herenga Private Bag 92019 Auckland New Zealand mailto:k.obradovic@auckland.ac.nz phone 64 9 3737599 ext.85797 fax 64 9 3737401 http://www.auckland.ac.nz/lbr/libhome.htm -----Original Message----- From: aliacatlibs-bounces(a)lists.alia.org.au [mailto:aliacatlibs-bounces@lists.alia.org.au]On Behalf Of Hider, Philip Sent: Thursday, 23 August 2007 7:16 p.m. To: aliacatlibs(a)lists.alia.org.au; catlibs(a)qut.edu.au Subject: [aliaCATLIBS] ACOC position statement The Australian Committee on Cataloguing (ACOC) seeks the continued provision of a sound educational base for tomorrow's cataloguers (a topic that ties in with the theme of this year's ACOC seminar, namely, the future of cataloguing). Accordingly, ACOC has drafted a Position statement regarding the formal education required of entry-level cataloguers and allied information professionals. The statement can be viewed at: http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/documents/positionstatement.doc <https://weboutlook.csu.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nla.gov.…> . ACOC invites comments on the position statement by cataloguers and other interested parties. Please submit your comments by 30 September 2007 to Dr Philip Hider, ALIA representative on ACOC, at phider(a)csu.edu.au <mailto:phider@csu.edu.au> . You might also wish to respond to the statement by posting to this list. Dr Philip Hider Senior Lecturer School of Information Studies Charles Sturt University _______________________________________________ aliaCATLIBS mailing list aliaCATLIBS(a)lists.alia.org.au http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliacatlibs

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FW: Te Puna / OCLC workflows
by Staincliffe, Paul 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

-----Original Message----- From: Gilberthorpe, Brian [mailto:brian.gilberthorpe@ccc.govt.nz] Sent: Friday, 24 August 2007 8:15 a.m. To: Staincliffe, Paul Subject: FW: [CatSIG] Te Puna / OCLC workflows We have been working with both Te Puna and OCLC since 13 July. There is certainly a larger number of records (sometimes better quality) and a greater range of formats on OCLC. As yet there are not many Australian titles on OCLC but I understand that will change because NLA has signed a similar agreement to NLNZ and more Aus records will be loaded. Te Puna Cataloging client is a little easier to use than OCLC's - you have to be more careful creating and checking for files on OCLC. In the six weeks since 13 July inhouse we have imported 223 records from Te Puna and 197 from OCLC. Our partners, Peter Pal in Brisbane, who do most of our cataloguing are now using OCLC almost exclusively. In the same period they imported 276 records from Te Puna and 961 from OCLC. Brian J Gilberthorpe +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Database Development and Management Librarian Christchurch City Libraries PO Box 1466 Christchurch Phone: +64-3-941-7856 NEW ZEALAND Fax: +64-3-941-7075 Library Web pages: http://library.christchurch.org.nz When going round a spinney of larch trees Tracking Something, be sure it isn't your own footprints you are following +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -----Original Message----- From: catsig-bounces(a)mcs.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:catsig-bounces@mcs.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Staincliffe, Paul Sent: Friday, 24 August 2007 7:53 am To: Ksenija Obradovic; Catsig (E-mail) Subject: Re: [CatSIG] Te Puna / OCLC workflows Hi all We do not source huge numbers of records from Te Puna but have found the added availability and ease with which records can be downloaded from OCLC to be an advantage to our workflows. This aspect has certainly saved us time and work on a number of occasions. It would be good to hear from libraries working with larger amounts of material. Regards Paul Paul Staincliffe Records Management Officer >T +64 7 838 5241 >E paul.staincliffe(a)agresearch.co.nz > >AgResearch Limited Ruakura Research Centre East Street, Private Bag 3123, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand >T +64 7 856 2836 F +64 7 838 5012 www.agresearch.co.nz > >Farming Food and Health. First >Te Ahuwhenua Te Kai me te Whai Ora. Tuatahi -----Original Message----- From: catsig-bounces(a)mcs.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:catsig-bounces@mcs.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Ksenija Obradovic Sent: Thursday, 23 August 2007 4:44 p.m. To: Catsig (E-mail) Subject: [CatSIG] Te Puna / OCLC workflows Good afternoon fellow cataloguers, It is over a month now since we've all had access to OCLC and I was wondering how much this has changed our workflows. Do you go to OCLC first now? Or is your main source of records still Te Puna? Do you prefer cataloguing on OCLC or Te Puna, and why? Cheers, Ksenija ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. ======================================================================= ********************************************************************** This electronic email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. The views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Christchurch City Council. If you are not the correct recipient of this email please advise the sender and delete. Christchurch City Council http://www.ccc.govt.nz ********************************************************************** ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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Te Puna / OCLC workflows
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

Good afternoon fellow cataloguers, It is over a month now since we've all had access to OCLC and I was wondering how much this has changed our workflows. Do you go to OCLC first now? Or is your main source of records still Te Puna? Do you prefer cataloguing on OCLC or Te Puna, and why? Cheers, Ksenija

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Upcoming CatSIG activities
by Staincliffe, Paul 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Colleagues A final reminder of impending CatSIG activities. The 2007 series of CatSIG/TMQ workshops begins on 31 August with the introductory workshop MARC21 In Your Library in Auckland, followed by Book Blitz 1 in Wellington and for the first time we are also offering AACR & MARC for Videos, to be held in Auckland. The MARC21 workshop and its follow up, Just for Copy Cats are also being held in Dunedin. Places are still available for all the workshops, please contact Anne Newnham for details a.newnham(a)auckland.ac.nz Please indicate whether you are CatSIG or LIANZA members. Don't forget our AGM will be held during Conference, on Monday 11th at 4pm. This will be immediately following the session on The changing face of the National Union Catalogue. Regards Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor, CatSIG ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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Vacancy: National Library of New Zealand
by Helen Jenkins 15 Aug '07

15 Aug '07

Librarians, Bibliographic Services Vacancy Number: NL1935 Have you recently completed, or are you close to completing, a tertiary library qualification? Would you like an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, building your skills and planning for your future in libraries in a digital world? Bibliographic Services is seeking three librarians to assist with the acquisition and cataloguing of materials in all formats for National Library collections. Appointees will initially be assigned to the Acquisitions, Schools and Music or Monos Plus Team and are expected to move to other roles within the unit over time. If you can: · generate creative and practical ideas and solutions to problems · work well in a team environment · communicate effectively · apply new knowledge and skills quickly · demonstrate an understanding of basic bibliographic principles We offer you the opportunity to: · commence your career in a challenging and interesting environment · work in a digital environment and in a national context · take advantage of first class training Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand, is responsible for the acquisition, cataloguing and indexing of material for the National Library and Alexander Turnbull Library collections. It is also responsible for legal deposit and services to publishers, and creates the records for the New Zealand National Bibliography, Index New Zealand and bibliographic and authority records that are used by many libraries around the country. These positions are training positions suitable for librarians who have recently completed, or are close to completing, a tertiary library qualification. Previous acquisitions or cataloguing experience is not required. For further information contact: Anne Thompson, Acquisitions Team, Bibliographic Services, phone (04) 474-3103 or e-mail anne.thompson(a)natlib.govt.nz, OR Janess Stewart, Monos Plus Team, Bbliographic Services, phone (04) 474-3000 or e-mail janess.stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz, OR Chris Todd, Schools and Music Team, Bibliographic Services, phone (04) 474-3000 or e-mail chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz For a position description and application form contact: Human Resources, ph.: (04) 474-3065 or e-mail personnel.services(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close: 5 pm, Tuesday 4 September 2007 The National Library has an equal employment opportunity policy, and a commitment to meeting its objectives under the Treaty of Waitangi This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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OCLC initiative: Key message no 6
by Janess Stewart 15 Aug '07

15 Aug '07

Good afternoon (message posted on Te-Puna-L; nz-libs, PUBSIG and CATSIG) For those libraries who have yet to make up their minds about which OCLC service they might wish to use, Te Puna website is the place to visit to have your queries answered. The Frequently Asked Questions information has been re-ordered by subject and can be accessed at: http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/news/connect/FAQ_OCLC_OCLC_Initiative.DOC… . At the top of the page you will see the range of questions that have been asked by librarians around the country. These have been grouped into categories such as 'Getting Started", 'Using OCLC cataloguing services', 'Using NLNZ cataloguing services', 'Library holdings...' etc. Beneath this overview you will find the answers. This second section is provided with hyperlinks to take you quickly to additional information, forms, email addresses or a return to the questions. We have placed all OCLC information (including the FAQ) in the User guides and policies Te Puna webpages, accessible at: http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/support/userguides.htm#oclc Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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FONZ and SONZ Research Project
by Magalie Le Gac 14 Aug '07

14 Aug '07

Mailing Lists Good Morning, I am a Research Assistant in the School of Information Management at Victoria University and am working on a project focusing on the use, non-use, relevance and ultimately, the future of the SONZ and FONZ thesauri. Dr. Dan Dorner is managing this project on behalf of the State Services Commission and Archives New Zealand. Our team is currently gathering a list of appropriate contacts in public sector organisations, including academic institutions and local bodies, as potential participants for a survey about these thesauri. If you have used or are using FONZ and SONZ (or have considered using them but ultimately decided not to), please e-mail me your contact details at Magalie.LeGac(a)vuw.ac.nz . If you have any queries about the project, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your help, Regards, Magalie Magalie Le Gac Research Assistant School of Information Management Victoria University of Wellington Level 1, Room 121 Easterfield Building Kelburn Parade Wellington New Zealand

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Next phase for Māori Subject Headings
by Robyn East 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

In the last year the cataloguers at National Library have been, when appropriate, adding Māori Subject Headings (MSH) to records for new material being acquired for the National Library collections and to new records created as retrospective conversion continues on the older, but high demand areas of the collection. The intention in doing this is to not only add headings for the NLNZ collections, but also to build a body of records for others to copy to save some time. The MSH Project Team working with CatSig and supported by the MSH Governance Group also organised a series of workshops earlier in the year to build cataloguer’s awareness of how to use MSH and to encourage people to go back to their libraries and work on their own collections. Much of that work drew on the experience of the National Library cataloguers in having already spent some time adding MSH. In all that has been done in the last year the purpose has been to get cataloguers around the country using MSH and through that use, identifying where the gaps are. We are delighted that many cataloguers have started using the MSH list and are identifying gaps where there is no appropriate heading to use for items in their collections. If you have not already notified us of these gaps, please could you send them to reo(a)natlib.govt.nz by the end of August so that we can plan the work for the next phase. We have always acknowledged that the first phase aimed to provide a core of terms to be used, but was never expected to be exhaustive. However the next phase needs to ensure that it is developing terms for which there is an existing demand. We have already had many proposals for new terms sent through to the National Library, but we hope to receive more. Anne Anderson on behalf of the Māori Subject Headings Governance Group This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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WANTED: Special collections cataloguer!
by Andrea Simonsen 06 Aug '07

06 Aug '07

Heritage Collections Cataloguer Dunedin Public Libraries invites applications for the position of Heritage Collections Cataloguer. This is a full time, fixed term position for ten months from September 2007 until July 2008. Dunedin Public Libraries' Heritage Collections are significant cultural assets, highly regarded for their literary and historical merit both in New Zealand and around the world. Sir Alfred Hamish Reed's original donation includes the works of Charles Dickens and Samuel Johnson, as well as books about printing history. Later bequests include writings by Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and the Farjeon Family. The material is mainly published works from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. We are looking for someone to create full descriptive cataloguing records online with appropriate access points to meet the needs of current and future users, both local and international. Our ideal candidate will have experience of cataloguing heritage materials in an online environment with a sound knowledge of relevant standards and tools. They will be scrupulously attentive to detail and have an empathy with rare materials. They will research doggedly and effectively to resolve bibliographic and authority problems. A background in the Humanities is strongly preferred. Specialist subject knowledge relating to one or more of the Libraries' heritage collections would be very desirable. Further details and application forms are available from the Customer Services Agency in the Civic Centre, telephone 477-4000, P O Box 5045, Dunedin or www.CityofDunedin.com/jobs Email address: jobs(a)dcc.govt.nz Andrea Simonsen Bibliographic Services Librarian, Dunedin Public Libraries Dunedin City Council 230 Moray Place, Dunedin 9016; PO Box 5542, Dunedin 9058, New Zealand Telephone: 03 477 4000 Fax: 03 474 3515 Email: asimonse(a)dcc.govt.nz ; www.dunedinlibraries.com _________________________________________ If this message is not intended for you please delete it and notify us immediately; you are warned that any further use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this material by you is prohibited. _________________________________________

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CatSIG AGM
by Helen Jenkins 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

The CatSIG AGM will be held during the LIANZA Conference in Rotorua. Date: Monday 10 September Time: 4pm, following the concurrent session 'The Changing Face of the National Union Catalogue'. Did you attend the recent CatSIG seminars? Was the content interesting and relevant? Were they organised well? Want to be part of the team that brought you these seminars, the Marc of Quality workshops and other events? The tasks are not onerous but are rewarding. We have one vacancy on the Committee and expressions of interest are sought for this and for other roles. If you are interested or want more information please contact the Secretary, Helen Jenkins, helen.jenkins(a)natlib.govt.nz Expressions of interest can also be made at the AGM. CatSIG AGM Agenda 2007 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Minutes of 2006 meeting and matters arising 4. Convenor's report 5. Treasurer's report 6. Election of Committee members 7. Any other business Helen Jenkins Secretary CatSIG This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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CatSIG Professional Development Seminar July 2007
by Cossham, Amanda 13 Jul '07

13 Jul '07

[apologies for cross-posting] Hello everyone Someone has pointed out that the 18 July is not a Monday, as per the original notification of this seminar. Quite right! The seminars are being held: Auckland: Wednesday 18 July 2007 and Wellington: Friday 20 July 2007. Apologies for the confusion Amanda for CatSIG Committee Amanda Cossham Information and Library Studies The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand 0508 650 200 x5518 CatSIG Professional Development Seminar, July 2007 CatSIG is pleased to announce a one day seminar with an exciting and varied programme of speakers. The Committee is delighted to announce that Deirdre Kiorgaard, Director, Bibliographic Standards and Strategy, National Library of Australia and Chair of the Joint Steering Committee for Revision of Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules will be our key presenter. Ms. Kiorgaard will give two presentations on the JSC's work on RDA as well as a demonstration of how FRBR fits into the model. This will be the only opportunity New Zealand librarians and interested parties will have to hear about these developments before the publication of RDA in 2009. The Committee has achieved a coup in attracting Ms. Kiorgaard whose presentations will be of interest to a wide community and we encourage you to attend. Other presenters are Chris Todd who will regale us with tales from her year in Cambodia on VSA; Leonie Hayes from the University of Auckland will demonstrate ResearchSpace and discuss metadata, cataloguing and repositories and Amanda Cossham from The Open Polytechnic will discuss the rapidly growing discipline of information architecture. 18 July 2007 University of Auckland, Kate Edgar Information Commons 20 July 2007 Archives New Zealand, Wellington 9.10 Mingle for a 9.25 start 9.25 Welcome 9.30-10.30 Deirdre Kiorgaard, Director, Bibliographic Standards and Strategy, National Library of Australia and Chair of the Joint Steering Committee for Revision of AACR Deirdre will update us on the background, progress and future direction of the development of RDA - Resource Description and Access. Deirdre will take questions and comments on RDA so bring along all the questions you ever wanted answered. 10.30-11 Morning tea 11.30-12.10 Deirdre Kiorgaard Demonstration of an early prototype of an RDA web tool 12.15-1 Chris Todd, Cataloguing Team Leader, Schools & Music Team, NLNZ "Cataloguing in Cambodia" Chris will regale us with tales from her year on VSA in Cambodia 1-2 Lunch - Please note lunch will *not* be provided 2-2.45 Leonie Hayes, Digital Access Librarian, University of Auckland Library and Project Manager Institutional Repositories Aotearoa, University of Auckland Library "What's so great about digital theses? Experiences at the University of Auckland with ResearchSpace" ResearchSpace is the open access digital archive (or institutional repository) of the University of Auckland. Leonie will discuss metadata for theses in catalogues in MARC and in DC in the repository, and the wisdom or not of duplicating workflows, data entry and functionality. Leonie will challenge us to think about the future use of aggregated search tools and being smart about the effort required to create digital items. 2.45-3.15 Afternoon tea 3.15-4 Amanda Cossham, Lecturer, Information and Library Studies, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand He Wharekura-tini Kaihautu o Aotearoa "Information architecture: a brief tour" Amanda will introduce the discipline of information architecture and discuss its relevance to cataloguing librarians. Information architecture is a developing discipline that has been defined as the construction of a structure, or the organisation of information. This includes using taxonomies, tags, faceted classification and folksonomies. Information architecture is one of the ways that we can start to deal with the 'unintended consequences of the information age' - information overload, information anxiety and junk information. 4 Wrap up Cost including morning and afternoon tea: CatSIG members $70 LIANZA members $90 Others $100 All prices exclude GST. For enquiries or to book a place please contact Amanda Cossham, Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz <mailto:Amanda.Cossham@openpolytechnic.ac.nz>

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National Library/OCLC Key Message No 2
by Janess Stewart 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

National Library/OCLC Key Message No 2 This is the second Key Message about additional services being offered to Te Puna subscribing libraries. The first message looked at ways in which WebCat users can now save records from remote gateways directly into Te Puna. Several libraries have now succefully started using this option. Today’s message looks at the Registration process and what you will need to do if you want to start using either OCLC cataloguing software or accessing FirstSearch from Monday 2 July. Registration for use of OCLC Cataloguing tools: · https://www3.oclc.org/app/sysacc/header.pl is the link to the OCLC Access & Authorisation form which you can complete to get your Cataloging authorizations for all OCLC cataloguing software. · Intending CatExpress users should also use the same form. · Be sure to select the OCLC Asia Pacific as the regional service provider · Also make sure you indicate you are part of the OCLC-New Zealand partnership (you can do this at the bottom of the form in the Special Instructions section). · You will not be able to download the Connexion client until you have a password and authorisation. · Before completing the authorisation forms libraries will need to locate their OCLC symbol which you can find in the document posted on Te Puna website at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/files/NZ-Library-OCLC-Symbols.xls · If you have follow up questions about the form or the cataloguing software, please direct these to OCLC Asia Pacific (AsiaPacific(a)oclc.org) Registration for FirstSearch authorization: · You need to complete the form located at: http://www.oclc.org/support/forms/pdf/fsindo.pdf · In the Subscription Accounts section, please indicate Base Package. · Indicate that this is part of the New Zealand partnership in the Special Instructions/Notes section · You will need to return the form to OCLC either by fax or saving the signed document in PDF formata and transmitting electronically · Details about whom you should send the document are available on OCLC website at: http://www.oclc.org/firstsearch/ordering/default.htm · If you have follow up questions about the form or FirstSearch package, please direct these to OCLC Asia Pacific (AsiaPacific(a)oclc.org) You can also contact (support(a)oclc.org) if you have any other problems or questions. Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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Key Message No 1 New WebCat development launched
by Janess Stewart 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Good afternoon Over the next few weeks National Library will send out a series of key messages about the new services which your library, as a Te Puna subscriber, is encouraged to use. Today we talk about the WebCat development that was so well-received at the recent Road Shows up and down the country WebCat now has the ability to save records from remote databases to Te Puna when the relevant record is not found in Te Puna. You can then add your library’s holding and retrieve records as you currently do. This new WebCat functionality was expressly developed by National Library to support the OCLC initiative, as a way of providing New Zealand libraries with access to a greatly extended range of bibliographic records. For contractual reasons links to WorldCat will not be available until 1 July, but we are pleased to let you have a preview of the functionality by providing links to two other databases unhindered in this way. For those who would like to look at how this will work you can now save records from: · National Bibliographic Archive · Libraries Australia Bibliographic Database · Others will follow You can either go into Te Puna and trial it for yourself or look at some screen shots at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/news/future.htm The click on WEBCAT GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT Points to note: New buttons are labelled: o REDO your search on OCLC WorldCat (next to search button - if your search returned no results) o Import from Gateway (Far left on top toolbar) o Save this record to the NBD (immediately above the Detailed/MARC view of the record) When you are in a remote database the screen is coloured slate grey and blue, and a message about which database you are using is displayed at the top of the result set You will know when you have been successful in saving the record from the remote database of your choice when you are back with the familiar pink and blue WebCat colour scheme. The Webcat development uses Z39.50 capability and here are some search tips to help you get started when connected to Worldcat’s Z39.50 server using Webcat: http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/z3950/searchtips/ Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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CatSIG AGM - Call for agenda items
by Staincliffe, Paul 10 Jun '07

10 Jun '07

Colleagues The 2007 AGM of CatSIG will take place during the LIANZA conference. Please forward any items for the agenda to the Secretary, Helen Jenkins at helen.jenkins(a)natlib.govt.nz by 30 June 2007. Regards Paul Convenor CatSIG ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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NLNZ/OCLC Road Show coming to a main centre near you
by Janess Stewart 28 May '07

28 May '07

Good afternoon. This message is being posted on nz-libs, PUBSIG, CATSIG and Te Puna-L National Library has pleasure in providing advance notice of a series of information seminars to let you and your library staff know more about the ways in which you can best use the new OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) cataloguing services available to Te Puna Libraries as a result of the partnering agreement signed between OCLC and the National Library of New Zealand. The Roadshow will be presented by National Library staff, assisted by local cataloguers who will have attended OCLC's 'Train the Trainer' workshops in Wellington, and who have kindly agreed to provide ongoing support for surrounding libraries after 1 July, when WorldCat becomes available for Te Puna subscribers. You can find out about Road Show content, locations, dates and times if you visit our website at: http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/news/future.htm We will need to know numbers of expected attendees. Responses can be sent to TePuna(a)natlib.govt.nz. Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/

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Maori Subject Headings
by Cossham, Amanda 28 May '07

28 May '07

Apologies for cross posting The following papers presented at the Maori Subject Headings seminars held earlier in the year are now available online: * Cataloguing Maori language materials : Ko te huarahi ng?wari ki ng? kohikohinga M?ori presented by Catherine Amey * Ng? ?poko Tukutuku/M?ori Subject Headings & the Iwi-Hap? Names List presented by Robyn East, Judy Keats and Ann Reweti Go to Previously held events on the CatSIG pages at http://www.lianza.org.nz/community/cat-sig/events/index.html Regards Amanda Amanda Cossham Lecturer, Information and Library Studies The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand He Wharekura-tini Kaihautu o Aotearoa Private Bag 31914 LOWER HUTT phone 0508 650 200 ext 5518 or (04) 913 5518 direct email: amanda.cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz

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OCLC presentation in Wellington next Tuesday
by Janess Stewart 24 May '07

24 May '07

This message has been posted on PUBSIG, NZ-LIBS, Te Puna -L and CATSIG Invitation to a Wellington presentation with Kathy Kie, Trainer, OCLC (Online Computer Library Center, Inc.) http://www.oclc.org/ In preparation for the Road Show Kathy Kie from OCLC ( Online Computer Library Center )will be training librarians and cataloguers from regions throughout New Zealand. During June the National Library, alongside Te Puna Library members, will hold a Road Show to promote OCLC's services and the partnering agreement New Zealand libraries will have with OCLC from July 1, 2007. During her visit Kathy has kindly agreed to present a session at the National library of New Zealand Te Puna Mâtaranga o Aotearoa for librarians for the Wellington region. In this session you will hear about:_ * The OCLC partnering agreement * OCLC - the company, its mission and global outreach * OCLC services which will be available to New Zealand Libraries including Firstsearch and cataloguing services and products * The New Zealand National Union Catalogue and Worldcat When: 9 - 10 am, Tuesday 29 May 2007 Where: The Auditorium National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mâtauranga o Aotearoa 58 Molesworth Street Wellington http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/news/future.htm Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140

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Message from Paul Staincliffe
by Staincliffe, Paul 22 May '07

22 May '07

Colleagues I hope you don't mind me using the list to advise you of my new contact details. My new email address is paul.staincliffe(a)agresearch.co.nz If you have written to me at the University of Waikato in the past fortnight and have not had a reply, please send an email to my new AgResearch address. Regards Paul Convenor CatSIG Paul Staincliffe Records Management Officer > T +64 7 838 5241 > E paul.staincliffe(a)agresearch.co.nz > > AgResearch Limited Ruakura Research Centre East Street, Private Bag 3123, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand > T +64 7 856 2836 F +64 7 838 5012 www.agresearch.co.nz > > Farming Food and Health. First > Te Ahuwhenua Te Kai me te Whai Ora. Tuatahi > > > > > ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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OCLC initiative: mid-May progress report
by Janess Stewart 16 May '07

16 May '07

Good afternoon Te Puna users (this message is posted on TePuna-L; nz-libs and CATSIG) Thank you to those librarians who have sent the National Library questions about the OCLC initiative. Last week was a bumper crop. If you, too, would like to find the answers to such questions as: * If we update any serial holdings in NUC, will we also have to amend them in OCLC? * Will OCLC be set up as a gateway through Te Puna like ABN or will we access OCLC independently via the Connexion Client/Cat Express etc? * How do I find out my library symbol on OCLC and what happens if I want different holdings shown on WorldCat to the NUC? you will need to go to the latest FAQ ( http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/news/future.htm ) for the answers If your question has not yet been posed please get in touch with either Ruth Miller (ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz)or Sarah Barnett (sarah.barnett(a)natlib.govt.nz) What else is happening? On Thursday 17 May a number of Wellington librarians have kindly agreed to form a working group to review the documentation that will be supplied to libraries as part of the June OCLC Roadshow. The Road Show will promote the agreement, answer any questions and help libraries decide on what cataloguing workflow will be best for them. Watch this space for Roadshow information in the coming weeks. Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/

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OCLC initiative: More questions and answers
by Janess Stewart 11 May '07

11 May '07

This message has been posted on Te Puna-L; NZ-LIBS and CATSIG The National Library is pleased at the level of interest that is being shown in the OCLC initiative by librarians around the country. As a result, we have fielded a number of new questions and have endeavoured to find useful answers for potential users of OCLC's cataloguing services. To make it easy for you to see the new queries we have placed them at the top of the OCLC FAQ (which you will find at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/news/future.htm ), rather than integrating them. Each new batch will be highlighted in this way. Keep those questions coming! Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/

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FW: [NZ-Libs] Vacancy - Contract cataloguer
by Paul Staincliffe 09 May '07

09 May '07

-----Original Message----- From: nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:nz-libs-bounces@lists.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Christine Jamieson Sent: Wednesday, 9 May 2007 10:31 a.m. To: nz-libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Subject: [NZ-Libs] Vacancy - Contract cataloguer The Ministry of Economic Development is looking for a contract cataloguer to catalogue and arrange a small branch collection, and to consider some irregular cataloguing assignments. Knowledge and experience using DB TextWorks is essential. Please contact Alison Nevill on 04 460 1380 to discuss the role Christine Jamieson Senior Knowledge Advisor Knowledge Management Ministry of Economic Development PO Box 1473, Wellington, New Zealand Tel: 04 474 2921 Email: Christine.Jamieson(a)med.govt.nz

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Announcement - CatSIG/TQM cataloguing workshops
by Paul Staincliffe 03 May '07

03 May '07

Colleagues On behalf of the Committee I am pleased to announce details of the 2007 CatSIG/TQM Inc. cataloguing workshops. Regards, Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG ________________________________________________ CatSIG / TQM Inc. Cataloguing Workshops August-September 2007 The CatSIG Committee is pleased to announce details of the 2007 TQM workshops. This year we will be holding our workshops around the dates of the LIANZA Conference so that our trainer from TQM Inc. can attend the conference. CatSIG is making a firm commitment to the Dunedin area by holding the two TQM Introductory level workshops in Dunedin. Unlike in 2006 when we had to cancel the workshops at short notice, these workshops will go ahead bearing in mind unforeseen eventualities. This year's programme is: Workshop Location Date MARC21 In Your Library (1 day) Auckland Central Library 31 August 2007 Book Blitz 1 (4 days) Portland Hotel, Wellington 4-7 September 2007 Video recordings (2 days) University of Auckland 13-14 September 2007 MARC21 In Your Library (1 day) University of Otago 17 September 2007 Just for Copy Cats (2 days) University of Otago 18-19 September 2007 Costs for the workshops are: Workshop CatSIG members LIANZA members Others MARC21 In Your Library $180 $230 $300 Book Blitz 1 $600 $700 $850 Video recordings $400 $500 $650 Just for Copy Cats $360 $400 $550 Note all prices exclude GST. We will again offer a discount for multiple registrations. Organisations registering three or more participants for a single workshop will receive a 15% discount on the total owing for that workshop. As usual, morning and afternoon tea and lunches are included. Participants on Book Blitz 1 and Video recordings will require a copy of Cataloging with AACR2 & MARC21: for Books, Electronic Resources, Sound Recordings, Videorecordings, and Serials, 2nd Edition, Chicago, ALA, 2004. For more information on the required text or any of the workshops, please visit the TQM website http://www.marcofquality.com/ For enquiries or to register please contact Anne Newnham, a.newnham(a)auckland.ac.nz

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News update on RDA
by Paul Staincliffe 03 May '07

03 May '07

Colleagues Seen the advert for the CatSIG seminar? Still confused about RDA? This has just been announced: There has been a major agreement that the RDA and Dublin Core communities will work together in the following ways: * develop a formal RDA Element vocabulary (probably following the DC Abstract Model) * develop an application profile of RDA for Dublin Core using FRBR and FRAD * use RDF Resource Description Framework) and SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organisation System) to disclose RDA vocabularies To quote Karen Coyle "This is truly an amazing development, and I think it begins a new phase in our profession." For more info see http://www.bl.uk/services/bibliographic/meeting.html Regards, Paul

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OCLC Initiative
by Janess Stewart 02 May '07

02 May '07

Good afternoon (also posted on TePuna-L, CatSig, and nzlibs) National Library is pleased to report that we are approaching a significant milestone with the National Library /OCLC partnership arrangement. The initial load of the National Union Catalogue to WorldCat will be exported from the Library within the week. With this in mind, we advise that this load (and all subsequent ones) from National Library to WorldCat will reflect holdings at branch symbol level. National Library has provided OCLC with a list of all Te Puna libraries' symbols for OCLC to profile and assign an OCLC identifier to. This means that your branch library will also have a separate identity on WorldCat.org that reflects the way holdings in the National Union Catalogue are currently displayed. If you have any queries about this please get in touch with either Ruth Miller (Ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz )or Sarah Barnett (Sarah.barnett(a)natlib.govt.nz) Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz Tollfree: 0508 837 862 Facsimile: +64 4 474 3042

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Announcement - CatSIG Professional Development Seminar, July 2007
by Paul Staincliffe 01 May '07

01 May '07

CatSIG Professional Development Seminar, July 2007 CatSIG is pleased to announce a one day seminar with an exciting and varied programme of speakers. The Committee is delighted to announce that Deirdre Kiorgaard, Director, Bibliographic Standards and Strategy, National Library of Australia and Chair of the Joint Steering Committee for Revision of Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules will be our key presenter. Ms. Kiorgaard will give two presentations on the JSC's work on RDA as well as a demonstration of how FRBR fits into the model. This will be the only opportunity New Zealand librarians and interested parties will have to hear about these developments before the publication of RDA in 2009. The Committee has achieved a coup in attracting Ms. Kiorgaard whose presentations will be of interest to a wide community and we encourage you to attend. Other presenters are Chris Todd who will regale us with tales from her year in Cambodia on VSA; Leonie Hayes from the University of Auckland will demonstrate ResearchSpace and discuss metadata, cataloguing and repositories and Amanda Cossham from The Open Polytechnic will discuss the rapidly growing discipline of information architecture. 18 July 2007 University of Auckland, Kate Edgar Information Commons 20 July 2007 Archives New Zealand, Wellington 9.10 Mingle for a 9.25 start 9.25 Welcome 9.30-10.30 Deirdre Kiorgaard, Director, Bibliographic Standards and Strategy, National Library of Australia and Chair of the Joint Steering Committee for Revision of AACR Deirdre will update us on the background, progress and future direction of the development of RDA - Resource Description and Access. Deirdre will take questions and comments on RDA so bring along all the questions you ever wanted answered. 10.30-11 Morning tea 11.30-12.10 Deirdre Kiorgaard Demonstration of an early prototype of an RDA web tool 12.15-1 Chris Todd, Cataloguing Team Leader, Schools & Music Team, NLNZ "Cataloguing in Cambodia" Chris will regale us with tales from her year on VSA in Cambodia 1-2 Lunch - Please note lunch will not be provided 2-2.45 Leonie Hayes, Digital Access Librarian, University of Auckland Library and Project Manager Institutional Repositories Aotearoa, University of Auckland Library "What's so great about digital theses? Experiences at the University of Auckland with ResearchSpace" ResearchSpace is the open access digital archive (or institutional repository) of the University of Auckland. Leonie will discuss metadata for theses in catalogues in MARC and in DC in the repository, and the wisdom or not of duplicating workflows, data entry and functionality. Leonie will challenge us to think about the future use of aggregated search tools and being smart about the effort required to create digital items. 2.45-3.15 Afternoon tea 3.15-4 Amanda Cossham, Lecturer, Information and Library Studies, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand He Wharekura-tini Kaihautu o Aotearoa "Information architecture: a brief tour" Amanda will introduce the discipline of information architecture and discuss its relevance to cataloguing librarians. Information architecture is a developing discipline that has been defined as the construction of a structure, or the organisation of information. This includes using taxonomies, tags, faceted classification and folksonomies. Information architecture is one of the ways that we can start to deal with the 'unintended consequences of the information age' - information overload, information anxiety and junk information. 4 Wrap up Cost including morning and afternoon tea: CatSIG members $70 LIANZA members $90 Others $100 All prices exclude GST. For enquiries or to book a place please contact Amanda Cossham, Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz

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Western BoP contract work
by Ellen Faed 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Forwarded message - please reply to Rosemary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello there, I am looking for someone who may be available for a contract to document, catalogue and assess for completeness and comprehensiveness a technical library for two small local councils in the Western Bay of Plenty. Regards Rosemary Hazlewood Building Networks Phone/Fax: 04 233 9588 Mobile: 027 223 5747 Email:rosie@bnets.co.nz

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FW: [NZ-Libs] [Vacancy] Academic, Auckland - Assistant Librarian Cataloguing Dept. TheUniversity of Auckland Library, Te Temu Herenga
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Mar '07

23 Mar '07

Assistant Librarian - Cataloguing Department, General Library. The University of Auckland Library The University of Auckland Library has a vacancy for a cataloguer to perform copy cataloguing and simple original cataloguing as part of a professional team. Library Auckland Applicants should have a degree and library qualification, plus familiarity with the following basic cataloguing tools: MARC21, AACR2, LCNA, LCSH, DDC22. Experience in using Te Puna and Voyager databases would be an advantage. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as is competence in the use of computer applications and databases. An interest in new developments in information technology relating to cataloguing is also sought. A good standard of English is needed, and knowledge of other languages would be an advantage. This position would also suit someone who is newly qualified or almost finished the library qualifications, as excellent training will be provided. Reference number: G211-07Z Apply on line: http://www.vacancies.auckland.ac.nz/ Closing Date: 30 March 2007 Carol Catley Library HR Manager Te Tumu Herenga, The University of Auckland Library Private Bag 92019 Auckland Ph 64 9 373 7599 ext 88701 email: c.catley(a)auckland.ac.nz _______________________________________________ NZ-Libs mailing list Send postings to NZ-Libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Messages to nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz will NOT be read by a human being! More info (including unsubscribe) at http://lists.vuw.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nz-libs

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Announcement - Maori Subject Headings Seminars
by Paul Staincliffe 27 Feb '07

27 Feb '07

Colleagues On behalf of CatSIG, Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa and Te Rōpu Whakahau I invite you to attend a seminar on Māori Subject Headings and their use in resource description. This is the first time such a seminar has been held and will introduce valuable new knowledge to all those involved in the description and care of Māori material. An extensive knowledge of Te Reo is not required. The programme will cover: Introduction to Ngā Upoko Tukutuku/Māori Subject Headings Cataloguing Māori language materials Assigning terms from Ngā Upoko Tukutuku Assigning terms from the Iwi/Hapu names list You are welcome to bring examples of problems or issues to discuss. All the seminars will begin at 9.15 a.m. and finish at approximately 4 p.m. Morning and afternoon tea, and lunch will be provided. There is no cost for the seminars. Places are limited so an early response would be beneficial. The seminars will be held: Thursday 15 March Wellington – National Library of New Zealand Monday 19 March Auckland – Kate Edgar Information Commons, University of Auckland Wednesday 21 March Hamilton – University of Waikato Library Friday 30 March Christchurch – Mancan House Conference Centre Please direct bookings or queries to Paul Staincliffe, stainclp(a)waikato.ac.nz For the organisers Regards, Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG

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Item type/loan period
by Kathryn Mercer 15 Jan '07

15 Jan '07

Hi We're puzzling over our item types at the moment as part of our Voyager migration process: If item type is about loan period, why are we using material type wording to describe them instead of terms related to duration like '3 day loan' '1 week loan' ? When patrons (and staff) want to limit their searches, they are often confronted by a set of choices in Material Type (taken from the leader) and Item Type which look almost identical. As a user in the past I have been puzzled when I have selected 'book' from item type in order to exclude serials, videos, etc and not found the title I was expecting because (as I (think I) understand now) the item was not a 'book,' ie normal loan period, but a reference item which did not fit in the 'book' category. I would be interested to hear why libraries have persisted with this terminology instead of using loan period terminology. If anyone is aware of any libraries which are using loan period descripors or a combined terminology (eg 3 day loan books, 3 day loan serials) instead, I would be very interested in hearing of those. Thanks Kathryn Cataloguing Librarian

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Update - Subject Access to Maori Materials
by Paul Staincliffe 14 Jan '07

14 Jan '07

Colleagues I am delighted to announce an important update to these workshops. The workshops will also be held in association with the Māori Subject Headings Committee. This now means that the workshops will be free for members of CatSIG, LIANZA and Te Rōpū Whakahau (TRW). Regards, Paul

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Announcement - Subject Access to Maori Materials Reminder
by Paul Staincliffe 14 Jan '07

14 Jan '07

[Please send expressions of interest by close of business Friday 26 January]. Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa in association with CatSIG is pleased to announce a series of one day seminars on providing subject access to Māori materials and on cataloguing Māori materials. Both Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings List) and the Iwi/Hapu Names List were developed as part of the Māori Subject Headings Project jointly sponsored by LIANZA, Te Ropu Whakahau and the National Library. The seminars will cover: * Introduction to Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku/Māori Subject Headings * Cataloguing Māori language materials * Assigning terms from Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku * Assigning terms from the Iwi/Hapu names list. There will be an opportunity to practice applying these resources. Examples for discussion can be submitted beforehand. The seminars are scheduled for mid-March 2007 and will be offered in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, depending on demand. Before we can confirm the exact details we need expressions of interest in attending. Expressions of interest will not bind you to attend, but will enable us to gauge demand. The seminars will be free to CatSIG members. Members of LIANZA who are not CatSIG members, and others, will pay a nominal fee. Please send expressions of interest (clearly indicating "Subject Access to Māori Materials" in the subject line) to Robyn East, Bibliographic Services, National Library of Wellington, robyn.east(a)natlib.govt.nz. Regards, Paul

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FW: [ACAT] 2 new papers from LC librarians
by Paul Staincliffe 12 Jan '07

12 Jan '07

Colleagues. For those not on Autocat. The first paper is an interesting comment on why LC should reverse its SAR decision. Also recommended for anybody who is confused about the implications of the decision. NLNZ even gets a little mention! Regards Paul -----Original Message----- Subject: [ACAT] 2 new papers from LC librarians I have just read 2 new papers by LC librarians. Worth our attention. http://www.guild2910.org/SARS%20PAPER.pdf http://www.guild2910.org/AFSCMEMoreOnWhatIsGoing.pdf David Bade University of Chicago

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Announcement - Subject Access to Māori Materials
by Paul Staincliffe 13 Dec '06

13 Dec '06

Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa in association with CatSIG is pleased to announce a series of one day seminars on providing subject access to Māori materials and on cataloguing Māori materials. Both Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku (Maori Subject Headings List) and the Iwi/Hapu Names List were developed as part of the Māori Subject Headings Project jointly sponsored by LIANZA, Te Rōpū Whakahau and the National Library. The seminars will cover: * Introduction to Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku/Māori Subject Headings * Cataloguing Māori language materials * Assigning terms from Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku * Assigning terms from the Iwi/Hapu names list. There will be an opportunity to practice applying these resources. Examples for discussion can be submitted beforehand. The seminars are scheduled for mid-March 2007 and will be offered in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, depending on demand. Before we can confirm the exact details we need expressions of interest in attending. Expressions of interest will not bind you to attend, but will enable us to gauge demand. The seminars will be free to CatSIG members. Members of LIANZA who are not CatSIG members, and others, will pay a nominal fee. Please send expressions of interest (clearly indicating “Subject Access to Maori Materials” in the subject line) to Robyn East, Bibliographic Services, National Library of Wellington, robyn.east(a)natlib.govt.nz.

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Workflow for Endeavour users
by Kathryn Mercer 30 Nov '06

30 Nov '06

Hi We're migrating to Endeavour software next year and anticipate that our acquisitions-cataloguing workflow will alter as a result. We are interested in knowing how other libraries (especially NZ tertiary institutions) using the software organise their workflows. (With the number of libraries that have migrated in the last few years, perhaps someone already has a file on this that they'd be willing and able to share?) Feel free to forward my email on if you know of someone else who may be able to help. Regards Kathryn Mercer Cataloguing Librarian Waikato Institute of Technology Private Bag 3036 Hamilton 2020 New Zealand Tel +64 7 834 8888 Direct Tel: 834 8800extn 8120 Fax +64 7 838 0707 www.wintec.ac.nz

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FW: Virtual cataloging volunteers needed
by Ksenija Obradovic 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Is there a need to say more about future of our profession! Cheers, Ksenija ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ksenija Obradovic Cataloguing Librarian University of Auckland Library, Te Tumu Herenga Private Bag 92019 Auckland New Zealand mailto:k.obradovic@auckland.ac.nz phone 64 9 3737599 ext.85797 fax 64 9 3737401 http://www.auckland.ac.nz/lbr/libhome.htm -----Original Message----- From: AUTOCAT [mailto:AUTOCAT@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU]On Behalf Of Jennifer E Watson Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 1:15 PM To: AUTOCAT(a)LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU Subject: Virtual cataloging volunteers needed The Second Life Libraries Cataloging Group is seeking volunteers to create and manage a virtual cataloging system. Second Life is a 3D virtual world with over 1 million members. The Second Life Library 2.0, Caledon Branch Library, Teen Library, Consumer Health Library, and Medical Library provide library services to these members. The purpose of the Cataloging Group is to set up a cataloging system that can by used by library patrons inside Second Life to locate library resources, and to catalog Second Life library resources onto this system. We are looking for volunteers interested in cataloging and/or systems librarianship. You can work from anywhere and contribute as many or as few hours as you like. If you would like to be a part of this exciting project, visit http://infoisland.org/drupal/kickbuttcatalogers to sign up. We are also looking for volunteer(s) to manage the Second Life del.icio.us account at http://del.icio.us/secondlifelibrary . Please contact jwatso21(a)utmem.edu to volunteer. Looking forward to seeing you in Second Life! Jennifer Watson Second Life Library Cataloger Head, Electronic & Collection Services University of Tennessee Health Science Center jwatso21(a)utmem.edu

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authorities
by Kathryn Mercer 02 Nov '06

02 Nov '06

Hi We are looking at migrating our database from a DRA system to Voyager next year. We are looking at options for producing a file of authority records that match our bibliographic records, including the possibility of sourcing these from Te Puna or another agency. I'm told the Te Puna option is quite expensive, so we would be interested to hear of any library's experiences of other options, including costs, logistics and data quality. Regards Kathryn Mercer Cataloguing Librarian Waikato Institute of Technology Private Bag 3036 Hamilton 2020 New Zealand Tel +64 7 834 8888 Direct Tel: 834 8800extn 8120 Fax +64 7 838 0707 www.wintec.ac.nz

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Did you attend a CatSIG/TQM Book Blitz workshop?
by Paul Staincliffe 25 Oct '06

25 Oct '06

Colleagues - if you attended the above workshop (1 or 2), and have a copy of Cataloging with AACR2 & MARC21, please visit http://www.marcofquality.com/ to download update number 3. There is no charge for the update. Regards, Paul

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CatSIG - Committee Representation
by Paul Staincliffe 19 Oct '06

19 Oct '06

Colleagues With the announcement earlier this week that Janess Stewart has joined the Committee we only have one remaining vacancy. Currently, we do not have any Committee members from the South Island, and we would like to remedy this anomaly so that the Committee can fairly represent all cataloguers irrespective of their geographic location. If you are in the South Island and would like more information please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG stainclp(a)waikato.ac.nz

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CatSIG Committee update
by Paul Staincliffe 18 Oct '06

18 Oct '06

Colleagues On behalf of the CatSIG Committee, it is with great pleasure that I inform you that Janess Stewart has joined the Committee. Janess is currently the Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, National Library of New Zealand. Janess brings to your Committee a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from a successful career in cataloguing and related disciplines and we look forward to working with her. Regards, Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG

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Cataloguing websites
by oliverly＠craighead.school.nz 17 Oct '06

17 Oct '06

Hello Catsigers On the advice from Paul Staincliffe from University of Waikato I am repeating a question I posted on the AOTOCAT listserve this week. I hope that this is OK. Cheers, Lynette Oliver I am an assistant librarian in a small high school in New Zealand. I am studying cataloguing part time and am preparing a report on the pros and cons of cataloguing websites and including them in library catalogues. I was wondering if anyone would mind letting me know if they catalogue websites for their libraries and any problems they have, such as on-going maintenance, sites disappearing etc. Your opinions on the usefulness of having the sites available on the OPACs would also be interesting, if thats not asking too much. Thank you for your help (in anticipation ;-)) Lynette Oliver Assistant Librarian Craighead Diocesan School Timaru --- oliverly(a)craighead.school.nz http://www.craighead.school.nz/ -- -------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent using Telecom SchoolZone. www.schoolzone.net.nz This email has been scanned for viruses by Telecom SchoolZone, but is not guaranteed to be virus-free. --------------------------------------------------------------

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CatSIG AGM
by Paul Staincliffe 17 Sep '06

17 Sep '06

Colleagues The CatSIG AGM will be held during the LIANZA Conference, on Wednesday 11 October, at 12.30. As well as the reports of the past year's activities, we will have Brenda Chawner from Victoria University of Wellington speaking on her recent research. The AGM is your chance to voice your opinion on what you want and expect from the Committee, so come along and have your say. There are two vacancies on the Committee and we welcome expressions of interest, either on the day or before. If you need any more incentive, lunch will be provided. CatSIG AGM Agenda 2006 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Guest speaker, Brenda Chawner 4. Convenor's report 5. Treasurer's report 6. Committee member changes and vacancies 7. LC Series decision - what's happening in your library? 8. Committee activities / Continuing Professional Development - what do you want? 9. Any other business Regards Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG

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Test - please ignore
by Paul Staincliffe 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

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